HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsPlaza de la Constitucion
Spain
Not only a square, but the place where all the locals gather together. Did you know that this square witnessed the creation of the 9 different types of coffee we've got in Malaga?
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Plaza de la Constitucion, the undeniable beating heart of Malaga’s social and cultural life for over five centuries. As you stand here, you are positioned at the geographic and symbolic center of the Old Town. …
Listen in the app2The Genoese Fountain — An 18th-Century Masterpiece
At one end of the square, you will find the Fuente de Genova, or the Genoese Fountain. This beautiful white marble structure is a classic example of Renaissance and Baroque influence on Spanish civic art. …
Listen in the app3The Bronze Newspaper Plaques — A Record of Transition
As you walk across the square, look down at your feet. You will see several large bronze plaques embedded in the pavement. …
Listen in the app4Calle Marques de Larios — The Golden Entrance
From the southern edge of the plaza, your eyes are naturally drawn toward Calle Marques de Larios. This is Malaga's most famous shopping street, known for its polished marble paving and grand 19th-century architecture. …
Listen in the app5The Historic Mural — A Visual Timeline
Tucked away near one of the entrances to the square is a tiled mural that showcases Malaga's historical evolution. This piece of public art acts as a visual shorthand for the nearly three thousand years of history that have…
Listen in the app6Edificio de la Equitativa — A Modernist Contrast
Standing prominently at the corner where the square meets the street leading to the Cathedral is the Edificio de la Equitativa. This building is one of the more modern additions to the area's architectural vocabulary, yet it…
Listen in the app7The North Side — Cafes and the Pulse of the Plaza
The northern side of the Plaza de la Constitucion is lined with a series of cafes and traditional establishments that offer a front-row seat to the daily life of the city. This is the ideal spot to indulge in a classic Malagueño…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Plaza de la Constitucion, I hope you have gained a sense of why this square is so vital to the identity of Malaga. We have moved from the Renaissance elegance of the Genoese Fountain to the…
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What is Plaza de la Constitucion?
Plaza de la Constitucion is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.7211, -4.4220 |
| Last updated |
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