31 de agosto - Siege of San Sebastian

31st of August 1813 was a terrible day for San Sebastian. That fatal day, allied Anglo-Portuguese troops marched into San Sebastian and the city was completely destroyed. They burned the whole city, many inhabitants were killed and most women were raped.

Only the streets between Santa Maria and San Vicente churches survived, and every 31st of August, many events take place to remember this tragedy and to honour the inhabitants of San Sebastian.

For this reason, the name of this street is 31 de agosto, whichs means 31st of August.