Sightseeing in Madrid

Timeless scenery

Built in 1619 by Juan Gómez de Mora, the Plaza Mayor stands on the site of an old marketplace. A statue of Phillip III is erected on the square, where you can also find the Casa de la Panadería, easy to spot thanks to the frescos that decorate its façade. The Plaza Mayor was one of the most busy places in 17th century Madrid.

Shows such as bullfights took place here, as well as Inquisition trials and other public acts, which could be viewed from the overhanging balconies.

A site tourists and travellers must visit, this is Madrid's most emblematic place, and is especially animated during Christmas and in the summer, when you can have a drink or a bite in the terrace cafés.

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Very nice

Hospitality/Service: 4/5   Decor/Atmosphere: 4/5   Quality/Price: 4/5

bibule22

 05/06/2009

Central Madrid animation, this majestic place combines a refined architecture to a tragic story. One of the most beautiful places in Spain with his hands and... Continue (Automatically translated with Google translate)

Centre de l'animation madrilène, cette majestueuse place allie une architecture raffinée à une histoire tragique. L'une des plus belles places d'Espagne avec ses aiguilles en ardoise et ses façades uniformes d'ocre et de fer forgé.Très agréable pour boire un verre et très reposante.

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