Highlight • Monument
Plaza Mayor of Madrid
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JavierCR 🇪🇸
October 30, 2021
Hiking
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 …
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Katrien
September 16, 2023
Hiking
The statue of Felipe II stands in the middle of Plaza Mayor. To increase the prestige of his kingdom, he ordered the construction of this square in 1617.
For centuries, around 50,000 people watched the bullfights and theater performances held here from the 136 houses and 437 balconies on the Plaza.
For centuries, around 50,000 people watched the bullfights and theater performances held here from the 136 houses and 437 balconies on the Plaza.
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Felix
June 14, 2018
Hiking
One of the most popular plazzas in Madrid. A must visit.
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Elevation 670 m
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