Embajadores

Embajadores is a neighborhood in central Madrid, located south of Puerta del Sol. The district features a mix of residential buildings, cultural venues, and commercial spaces arranged along narrow streets typical of historic Madrid.

The district took its name from diplomatic meetings held when Madrid faced a plague crisis in the 15th century. French ambassadors conducted negotiations in the area, and the name endured as the neighborhood developed over subsequent centuries.

El Rastro, the largest open-air market in Madrid, fills the streets between Plaza del Cascorro and Ronda de Toledo every Sunday.

The neighborhood is easily walkable with clearly marked streets and several cultural venues open to the public. The main spaces for exhibitions and events are well distributed throughout the area and easy to locate.

Every Sunday, the Rastro opens as Madrid's largest outdoor market, with hundreds of stalls filling the streets between Plaza del Cascorro and Ronda de Toledo. This weekly gathering attracts visitors from across the city and transforms the area into a different kind of experience.

Location: Centro

Shares border with: Sol, Palacio, Cortes, Las Acacias, Palos de la Frontera, Atocha, Jerónimos

GPS coordinates: 40.40889,-3.69972

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43