Audio Guide Constitution Square

Name: Audio Guide Constitution Square
Brand: Guipock
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San Sebastián

Duration: 8 min

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About this place

This neoclassical plaza dates from 1817 and sits at the heart of San Sebastián's Parte Vieja. Distinctive arcades and numbered balconies recall its former use as a bullring. The square serves as the focal point for the city's major celebrations, most notably the Tamborrada festival, which fills the plaza with traditional drum performances during the annual festivities.

Points included in this audio guide

Central Library (Former Town Hall)

San Sebastián's Central Library occupies the former Town Hall, a restrained neoclassical building on Plaza de la Constitución. Since 1927, it has housed the city's extensive collections of books and documents. The façade of sandstone and limestone blends seamlessly with the plaza's uniform architectural ensemble. What to see: five semicircular arches on the ground floor and imposing Doric columns on the two upper storeys, set upon pedestals. The building's continuous stonework design creates a harmonious visual unity with its surroundings—a fine example of 20th-century civic architecture integrated into San Sebastián's historic centre.

Duke of Mandas Hall

The Sala del Duque de Mandas occupies a distinctive space on the second floor of San Sebastián's former Town Hall, regarded as one of the city's finest rooms. Spanning 54 m², it retains its original wooden coffered ceiling, which sets it apart from the building's other chambers. Worth visiting to see what to expect is exceptional architectural detail in this beautifully preserved municipal space.