Plaça de la Constitució, Pedestrian zone in Maó, Minorca, Spain
The Plaza de la Constitución is a pedestrian zone in the center of Maó, on Minorca, paved with traditional stone setts and newer smooth slabs in some sections. Old buildings line the open space, and cafe terraces occupy much of the surrounding area.
The square has long been the heart of daily life in Maó and has carried different names and roles across the centuries. In recent years, sections of the paving were renewed to improve access, while the rest of the original surface was kept in place.
The Plaza de la Constitución sits next to the church of Santa Maria, and its bells are easy to hear while walking through. The square connects several streets in the old town and serves as a natural meeting point for people passing through each day.
The square is fully pedestrian and accessible on foot from the center of Maó, with smoother paving sections for those who need easier ground underfoot. People using wheelchairs or strollers will find the newer sections more comfortable to cross.
During construction work on the square, workers uncovered a cave beneath the surface, which has been left accessible to see. This find is a reminder that the ground beneath Maó holds hidden structures that still come to light during works.
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