At the same time, it confirmed the objectives of the project and the measures selected based on the development plan for the historic center of Turku and the university area. On November 22, 2021, the City Government approved the Old Town as a strategic land use project. Old Pasadena is the business district of Pasadena, a lively and diverse city located just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles. Assisting help was provided by Lundén Architecture Company and Demos Helsinki. The plan was made in collaboration by The University Properties of Finland ltd, The Åbo Akademi University Foundation, Parish Union of Turku and Kaarina, the City of Turku, University of Turku, Turku University Foundation, Turku Student Village Foundation and Åbo Akademi University. The development plan was completed during the spring 2021. There were also interactive events during which the opportunities in the area of the historical centre and the universities were explored more in depth. In the autumn of 2020, there was an open survey in which the city residents had a chance to share their views on the area. The plan was made openly and interactively with city residents and the users of the area. A development plan for the area provides the guidelines for the development work. It will extend from the vicinity of the Old Great Square all the way to Yliopistonmäki, bordered by the Aura River in the west and Hämeenkatu in the east. The development of the Old Town will start in the area of Turku’s historical centre and the universities. Today, however, the Plaza de la Constitución is the scene of busy comings and goings and the setting for major local festivities: January 20th San Sebastián Day, with raising and lowering of the flag at the start and end of the celebrations 21st December, Saint Thomas’s Day, etc.Demarcation of the historic center and university area in a development plan published in spring 2021. The balconies on the colourful buildings that line the square display numbers dating back to the time when it was used as a bullring. Saenredam based this painting on a drawing. oil on panel, h 65.5cm × w 84.5cm Catalogue entry. The main building in the square served as San Sebastián’s City Hall until the 40s. The Old Town Hall of Amsterdam, Pieter Jansz Saenredam, 1657. The Plaza de la Constitutión lies at the heart of the Old Town. Previously, almost the entire area within the walls had been pillaged and destroyed by Anglo-Portuguese soldiers on 31st August 1813, during the War of Independence against Napoleon’s troops.
It was also surrounded by a city wall until 1863, when it was demolished to make way for the new town. It is bordered by three natural elements: Monte Urgull, the Rio Urumea and the The Concha Bay. The Old Town, as its name suggests, is the embryo of today’s city. It is brimming with life and takes a starring role in the best-known local festivals such as the Tamborrada drumming festival.Ī visit to the Old Town is therefore a "must" for tourists in San Sebastián as it gives us the chance to enjoy this area of the city with all our senses. The Plaza de la Constitución, one of the most famous squares in the Gipuzkoa capital, also lies in this part of San Sebastián.
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It lies at the foot of Mount Urgull, protected by the sea on one side and the River Urumea on the other.ĭelving into the Old Town shows you the real social centre of San Sebastián its streets are crammed full of bars offering the best pintxos in the city and its emblematic buildings such as the Basilica of St Mary of the Chorus and St Vincent's Church are both attractive and interesting. It is the second oldest neighbourhood in the city after Antiguo. The most visited place in San Sebastian is doubtlessly the Old Town. Old Town of San Sebastián The real social centre of San Sebastián
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