The Plaza de la Constitución (Constitution Plaza) is a very busy place located in the city center of Oviedo. It’s a significant site for the Ovetenses (people from Oviedo), as it is bordered by important buildings, including the Ayuntamiento de Oviedo (Town Hall), dating from the 17th century, and the Iglesia de San Isidoro (Saint Isidoro Church).
The square was designed by the Spanish architect Marcos de Velasco Agüero and built in 1659. Its name has changed over time, depending on the political situation of Spain. At the beginning of the 19th century it was called Plaza Real (Royal Square) and in 1873 its name was changed to Plaza de la República (Plaza of the Republic), when King Amadeo I abdicated the Spanish crown. Find this historic Oviedo site that preserves a big part of the town’s 17th-century past. The plaza also has several beautiful modern features, such as the stone pavement added in 1992.
While you are walking around the Plaza de la Constitución, make sure to see the Ayuntamiento de Oviedo (Town Hall). Discover this majestic building that was constructed using part of the medieval wall that surrounded the city of Oviedo. The arch of the Town Hall, called Arco de Cimadevilla, is used by travelers doing the famous Camino de Santiago walk (Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago). Come to the entrance of the Ayuntamiento to see Léon (Lion), a renowned stone sculpture from the early 19th century.
Another building of note is the Iglesia de San Isidoro, located west of the plaza. Admire the elegant Baroque features of this classic building, an important church of Oviedo.
The popular Plaza de la Constitución in the Old Quarter is the center point of many interesting streets. Stroll along the Calle del Peso and see remains of Oviedo’s medieval wall. Follow the Calle Sol to reach another pleasant square called Plaza Trascorrales and the Calle el Fierro to find the popular Fontán Market.
