• The Plaza Mayor (English: Town square) is a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid.
  • Currently, the Plaza Mayor features seasonal markets, the most famous of which is the Christmas Market which has been a tradition in Madrid since 1860.
  • La Plaza Mayor se encuentra en pleno centro de Madrid, a pocos metros de la Puerta del Sol y del Palacio Real.
  • Originally called Plaza del Arrabal, the Plaza Mayor was built during Felipe III’s reign (1598-1621) and is a central plaza in Madrid.
  • If you’re travelling to Madrid, Plaza Mayor is probably one of the top places on your must-visit list.
  • Plaza Mayor, located in Habsburg Madrid, is one of the most popular squares in Madrid.
  • The most prominent building on the Plaza Mayor is the Casa de la Panaderia, the seat of the powerful baker’s guilt.
  • Madrid’s Plaza Mayor is a surprisingly open-plan space right in the heart of the Spanish capital, encircled by narrow streets.
  • The Plaza Mayor is centrally located within walking distance from many major attractions in Madrid like Puerta del Sol or Mercado San Miguel.
  • We stayed at a chain hotel a bit of a distance from Plaza Mayor, but, really, Madrid is so easy with great public transit and so walkable, you may want to change...