Plaza Elíptica, Square in Madrid, Spain

Plaza Elíptica is a large roundabout in Madrid, located between the Usera and Carabanchel districts. It connects several major roads and serves as a busy junction where traffic flows in a circular pattern around a central island.

The area was part of Carabanchel Bajo until it was annexed to Madrid in 1948. The square itself was created in the early 1950s, after the construction of the Prague Bridge changed the entry route into the city from the Toledo road.

The name comes from the elliptical shape of the central island, a detail you can see from above or on a map. Locals often use the square as a meeting point, and the surrounding streets are filled with shops and cafes that reflect the daily life of the neighborhood.

The square is easy to reach by metro, with a station of the same name serving several lines. When walking, use the pedestrian crossings and underpasses to navigate safely around the heavy traffic.

Before the square existed, a railway line from Madrid to San Martín de Valdeiglesias crossed the Toledo road at this spot. The street named Vía, which means "track" in Spanish, recalls that crossing.