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Plaza Mayor (Main Square)

Plaza Mayor (Main Square)

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Plaza Mayor (Main Square)

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Location: Madrid, Spain

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1. Plaza de la Villa – Puerta del Sol Square loop from Banco de España

11.5km

03:09

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Plaza de la Villa – Puerta del Sol Square loop from Sevilla

6.79km

01:50

90m

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3. Plaza de la Villa – Puerta del Sol Square loop from Antón Martín

6.12km

01:37

60m

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

October 30, 2021

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.
The Plaza Mayor began to be founded on the site of the old Plaza del Arrabal, where the town's most popular market was located at the end of the 15th century, when the court of Philip II moved to Madrid. In 1617, the architect Juan Gómez de Mora was commissioned to establish uniformity in the buildings of this place, which for centuries has hosted popular celebrations, bullfights, beatifications, coronations and also some auto-da-fe.

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January 14, 2022

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Katrien

September 16, 2023

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.

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Plaza Mayor (Main Square)

1. Plaza de la Villa – Puerta del Sol Square loop from Banco de España

2. Plaza de la Villa – Puerta del Sol Square loop from Sevilla

3. Plaza de la Villa – Puerta del Sol Square loop from Antón Martín

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