À propos de ce lieu
The Plaza de la Constitución has been the nerve centre of Málaga since the late fifteenth century, when the city was taken by the Catholic Monarchs. For centuries it was the main square where markets, celebrations, processions and public events, including executions, took place, and it housed important civic buildings. At its heart stands the elegant Fountain of Genoa, a Renaissance marble fountain brought from Italy. The square has changed names many times with the shifting politics of Spain, but has borne its present name, honouring the constitution, during the country's periods of democracy. Pedestrianised and ringed with cafes whose tables spill across the paving, it remains the natural meeting point of the old town, where Calle Larios, the cathedral quarter and the warren of historic lanes all converge.
À retenir
- 15 century — The square has been the heart of city life since Málaga's conquest in 1487
- 1 fountain — The Renaissance marble Fountain of Genoa stands at the square's centre
- 1 name — The plaza honours the constitution, a name reflecting Spain's democratic eras
📍 Centro Histórico, 29008, Málaga