Constitution Square

The Constitution Square, in San Sebastián

The Constitution Square is the great square of the old town of San Sebastián, recognisable by its numbered balconies. The San Sebastián audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this arcaded square, a former arena, the lively heart of the parte vieja.

The square with the numbered balconies

The Constitution Square is the great square of the old town of San Sebastián. Surrounded by elegant arcaded façades, it stands out by the numbers painted on its balconies: at the time when the square served as an arena for bull events, each balcony was rented like a box, and its number allowed to identify it. Today, lined with cafés and pintxos bars under its arcades, the square is the beating heart of the parte vieja, a place of meeting, festivities and markets. It is one of the most emblematic and convivial spaces of the town.

What to see

You admire the elegant arcaded façades and the famous numbered balconies, a memory of the time when the square served as an arena, in a lively atmosphere of cafés and pintxos bars. The Constitution Square is the heart of the parte vieja of San Sebastián. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Constitution Square lies in the heart of the old town of San Sebastián, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible; the cafés and pintxos bars have their own hours. The square is particularly lively in the evening and on festive days.

Why are the balconies of the Constitution Square numbered?

Because at the time when the square served as an arena for bull events, each balcony was rented like a box, and its number allowed to identify it.

Where is the Constitution Square?

In the heart of the old town of San Sebastián, in Spain.