Madrid · Centro · Spain

Plaza Mayor

Square & StreetHistoric photo spotgoogle verified

~30 min

easy

9/10

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Madrid's grand central square, designed in 1619, is a rare but expansive opening in the tightly packed streets of central Madrid. Picaresque historical tales and vibrant street life coursing across its cobblestones make it a reference point for so many Madrid days. In December it hosts a Christmas market, and arches lead out into a labyrinth of lanes.