- Originally called Plaza del Arrabal, the Plaza Mayor was built during Felipe III’s reign (1598-1621) and is a central plaza in Madrid.
- The history of Plaza Mayor in Madrid can be traced back to the 15th century as the town’s main market space, Plaza del Arrabal.
- Madrid’s Plaza Mayor is one of the most important squares and most historic of the Spanish capital.
- The Plaza Mayor is centrally located within walking distance from many major attractions in Madrid like Puerta del Sol or Mercado San Miguel.
- During the fifteenth century, Plaza Mayor was called Plaza del Arrabal and then renamed Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza Real and Plaza de la República.
- The Plaza Mayor in Madrid under King Philip III was transformed into a venue for important public events.
- Winters at Plaza Mayor are resplendent, with twinkling fairy lights on Christmas trees, and shops, musicians, sideshows, Santa Claus characters and nativity scenes...
- Plaza Mayor was intended to be built during the reign of Philip II on the site of Plaza del Arrabal by architect Juan de Herrera.
- Plaza Mayor, Madrid'deki belki de en tanınmış meydandır.
- Located in the centre of Madrid, the stylish Catalonia Plaza Mayor is at 600m from the Plaza Mayor and within 10 minutes’ walk of the Prado and...