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Plaza Mayor of Madrid

Everything to see and not to miss in Plaza Mayor of Madrid

Plaza Mayor is a place of markets and municipal celebrations, as well as the most historic area to stay and sightsee in the Austrias neighborhood. This arcaded square is the heart of Madrid de los Austrias, the old town of the city and the ideal starting point for a visit to one of the most charming neighborhoods. Plaza Mayor of Madrid is one of the most emblematic points of the city, along with Puerta del Sol, the Cibeles Fountain or Puerta de Alcalá. It is located in the center of Madrid, in the Sol neighborhood, next to Mayor street and 300 meters from Puerta del Sol. If you plan to travel to Madrid you cannot miss seeing this large arcaded square. Its origin dates back to the times when the town, by decision of Philip II, became the capital of Spain. Plaza Mayor of Madrid is a completely pedestrian rectangle of 120 x 94 meters. It is accessed through 10 entrances located on its four sides, most of them in the form of an arch.

A bit of history of Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor began to take shape on the site of the old Plaza del Arrabal, where the most popular market in the town was located at the end of the 15th century. The square has suffered three major fires (1631, 1672 and 1790) that forced important reconstructions. In this way, the space transformed its initial appearance. The three fires suffered in the buildings of the perimeter of the square in the years 1631 (Juan Gómez de Mora), 1672 (Tomás Román) and 1790 (Juan de Villanueva) transformed its initial appearance due to the work and the redesign that is commissioned to various architects. Its reconstruction served to establish uniformity to the buildings of this place, which for centuries has hosted popular festivals such as bullfights, beatifications or coronations. Plaza Mayor is an impressive example of Spanish architecture that was designed by the renowned Italian sculptor Pietro Tacca.

Everything to see in Plaza Mayor of Madrid

The most outstanding building in Plaza Mayor is the Casa de la Panadería, which presides over the north side. Its construction began in 1590 and it had to be rebuilt after one of the fires of 1672. The mural paintings on its façade are quite striking. It currently houses a tourist information point where you can get maps and brochures, as well as receive advice for your visits to the city. Opposite the previous house is the Casa de la Carnicería, which originally served as a general meat depot to supply the markets of the Villa and later as the seat of the City Council. In the middle of the square is the equestrian statue of Philip III, completed in 1616. For centuries it presided over the access to Casa de Campo, but Queen Isabel II ceded it to the City Council in 1848, which decided to place it in the square. In the southwest corner of the square opens the Arco de Cuchilleros, the most monumental of the entrances. On the other side of this popular entrance to Plaza Mayor are some of the most sought-after restaurants. The market on Sunday morning, which is installed under its arcaded corridors, is popular. And some premises with a terrace in Plaza Mayor of Madrid preserve the traditional flavor of times past. Plaza Mayor is also known for its beautiful plants and gardens that provide an oasis in the bustling center of Madrid.

Plaza Mayor is located in one of the most central neighborhoods of Madrid

The so-called Madrid de los Austrias is a good area to stay because it is one of the most central neighborhoods of Madrid with a lot of commercial life because it is next to Sol. Near Plaza Mayor is the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Royal Theater, the Almudena Cathedral, the San Miguel Market and a lot of Churches and other charming squares such as Plaza de Oriente that you cannot miss. Also in the Austrias neighborhood is the La Latina Neighborhood, an area with shops, tapas bars and a great atmosphere to go out for beers and meet the people of Madrid. As in Sol, being a neighborhood located in the center of Madrid you can almost always walk towards the most popular tourist places in one of the most visited capitals.

Discover the B&B HOTEL Madrid Centro Plaza Mayor

Are you looking for a modern and elegant stay to visit the center of Madrid? Look no further! The B&B HOTEL Madrid Centro Plaza Mayor is the type of hotel that offers guests a truly classy experience in its innovative rooms. Located in the heart of the Spanish capital, our B&B HOTEL Madrid Centro Plaza Mayor opened its doors with the desire to present a very modern building with new facilities for a more demanding type of traveler. Just 50 meters from Plaza Mayor, the most touristic and historic square in Madrid, our hotel is a few steps from the main shops and bars where you can taste Madrid tapas and also near restaurants with delicious typical meals.

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