Barrio de las Letras in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Fonda de San Sebastián / San Sebastian Inn
Aquí en la llamada Fonda de San Sebastián se reunían en tiempos de Carlos III los principales literatos de la época.
Here, in the so-called Fonda de San Sebastián, the main writers of the era met during the time of Carlos III.
Erected 1990 by Ayuntamiento de Madrid.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the City of Madrid - "Yellow Diamond" series list.
Location. 40° 24.847′ N, 3° 42.092′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Barrio de las Letras. Marker is on Calle de San Sebastián. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de San Sebastián 2, Madrid 28012, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Francisco de Rojas Zorilla (a few steps from this marker); Juan Pedro Arnal (within shouting distance of this marker); Ateneo de Madrid / Athenaeum of Madrid (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palacio de Los Duques de Santoña (about 120 meters away); Miguel de Cervantes (about 120 meters away); Dominguín (about 120 meters away); José Zorrilla y Moral (about 150 meters away); Rosalía del Castro (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madrid.
Also see . . . Fonda de San Sebastián (Memoria de Madrid, in Spanish). (Submitted on August 22, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.