One of the central squares of the Spanish capital Plaza Mayor competes with the Puerta del Sol for the right to be called the main square of Madrid. The Plaza Mayor was built during the reign of the Habsburgs and is surrounded by three-storey residential buildings with balconies facing the square.

The Plaza Mayor is responsible for the current appearance of the architect Juan de Villanueva, who in 1790 began work on the reconstruction of the area after a series of huge fires. Since its inception, Plaza Mayor has been a scene for many events - bullfights, football matches and even public executions.

In the center of the square stands the bronze statue of Philip III (1616), and the most famous building is the Casa de la -Panaderia (bakery), the construction of which began during the laying of the square.

Panorama Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor at sunset

Plaza Mayor

One of the carnival participants at Plaza Mayor

Reviews of Plaza Mayor (1)

Evaluation 8

"Red Square" of Madrid. February 24, 2014

TRAVELcomoYO

was here in February 2014

Plaza Mayor is the main attraction of Madrid. Those who come to hospitable Madrid first of all visit this area. Personally, I, how many times here did not come always permeate the spirit of that time. When this area was previously held important royal events or executions. I always imagine that one day here, for example, there is a bullfight, the second day is replaced by a penalty, and another day there is some other event. Breathtaking spirit! Now here they earn money ... Read the whole review