Arriaga Plaza
Plaza Arriaga
Attraction · Casco Viejo
A meeting square beside the Arriaga Theatre, at the entrance to the Old Town.
Plaza Arriaga is the open space beside the theatre of the same name, where the Old Town meets the Arenal riverfront. Its main draw is the theatre’s curved, neo-baroque façade; the square is also a familiar local meeting point. Arrive across the Arenal Bridge from Abando, then take Calle Bidebarrieta into the Old Town or continue along the gardens. For a performance or a look inside the theatre, check its separate programme and visiting arrangements.
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