2. La Seo Square

In 1988, Julio Díaz-Palacios drew up a remodelation project to return its singular character to this square, highlighting its isolation from the different heights between the square and Don Jaime Street, and giving it a warmer and peaceful aspect. While taking samples –compulsory before starting a work in the old town- archaeological structures of public use and singular importance appeared. This discovery forced to change the initial project for another one made by José Manuel Pérez Latorre in June 1989.

The goal of the new plan was basically to preserve the archaeological remains, and give this place back the old dignity required by the presence of the cathedral. According to Pérez Latorre, the conservation of the remains should be done in a way that could allow citizens to contemplate it. A subterranean hall with 2,000 m2 was planned, supported by an over-size structure made of white concrete which contrasted with the general brownish-grey tone of the Roman remains. In order to make possible a direct vision of the remains, several linked footbridges were planned, giving access to a big exhibition hall placed in a lower level.

The plan was to leave proof on its surface of the "modernity" of the square, which formed part of a bigger group, and, at the same time was composed of autonomous buildings. Fountains, which serve also as benches, produce a certain comfort, suppressing small-scale elements as well as the traffic barrier of Don Jaime Street. Travertine marble which reflects light on buildings was used for the pavement.

It was also planned a building which did not create visual interferences with the facade of the Cathedral and the Archbishop Palace, allowing visitors to have access to the subterranean archaeological remains. According to Pérez Latorre, it is an onyx structure with a texture made only by reflected light. The idea of the shape came from the Baroque Tower of La Seo, with the integration also of the Berninian baldaquin, that is, a dose and four supporting elements. The goal of this structure was to preserve the heritage from our origins, harmonizing it, with the biggest dignity, with the architecture of the square.