Plaza Mayor
square · Madrid · Spain
- Address
- Plaza Mayor, 28012 Madrid
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public square.
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About
A grand arcaded square in the old centre, lined with red-fronted buildings.
History
It was completed in 1619.
Good to know
- Cafés on the square are pricey; eat on the side streets.
Nearby
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market · 150 m
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Puerta del Sol
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Gran Vía
street · 550 m
Madrid's grand avenue of early 20th-century buildings, theatres, cinemas and shops.
Almudena Cathedral
religious_site · 570 m
Madrid's cathedral, opposite the Royal Palace, with a neoclassical exterior and a modern interior.
Royal Palace of Madrid
palace · 650 m
The official royal palace of Spain, used for state ceremonies, and one of the largest palaces in Europe.
La Latina and El Rastro
neighborhood · 770 m
A lively neighbourhood of tapas bars, and the site of the El Rastro flea market on Sundays.