The Plaza Nueva
of San Sebastián -today called the Plaza de la Constitución-,
was constructed on the square built by Hércules Torrelli in
1723, destroyed by fire in 1813. The original numbering of
the balconies has been preserved, alluding to their use as
boxes for distinguished guests during festive occasions such
as bullfights, tickets for which were sold in City Hall. The
ground floor is currently occupied by shops and bars but this
does not spoil the overall effect.
Medieval Quarter
18th-century Baroque |
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