Overview
The Plaza Mayor is a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid. It was first built during the reign of Philip III. Only a few blocks away is another famous plaza, the Puerta del Sol.
Description
Madrid's grand central square, a rare but expansive opening in the tightly packed streets of central Madrid, is one of the prettiest open spaces in Spain, a winning combination of imposing architecture, picaresque historical tales and vibrant street life. At once beautiful in its own right and a reference point for so many Madrid days, it also hosts the city's main tourist office, a Christmas market in December and arches leading to laneways out into the labyrinth.
Address
Valladolid, Madrid
Spain
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/attractions/plaza-mayor/a/poi-sig/399605/360770
Valladolid, Madrid
Spain
URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/attractions/plaza-mayor/a/poi-sig/399605/360770