Main Square, Porticoed square in Sol, Spain.
The rectangular plaza measures 129 meters by 94 meters, featuring nine entrance archways and buildings with uniformly designed three-story structures surrounding the perimeter.
The plaza, constructed between 1580 and 1619 during Philip III's reign, underwent three major reconstructions following fires in 1631, 1670, and 1790.
The central bronze equestrian statue of King Philip III, created in 1616 by Giambologna and Pietro Tacca, stands as a testament to Spanish monarchy.
The plaza houses multiple cafes, restaurants, and a tourist information center in Casa de la Panadería, providing services for visitors throughout the day.
The Casa de la Panadería's facade displays frescoes painted in 1992 by Carlos Franco, depicting mythological figures connected to Madrid's history.
Location: Sol
Architects: Juan de Herrera
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Pl. Mayor, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain 28012 Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.41546,-3.70738
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
Madrid contains important cultural heritage sites. The Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and Retiro Park represent central elements of Spanish history. The city combines royal residences, museums, and squares.
Madrid establishes itself as one of the richest cultural capitals in Europe. Behind its wide avenues and lively squares, the city reveals a heritage that is royal, artistic, and popular. From the Royal Palace to the Prado, from the Retiro Gardens to the alleys of Plaza Mayor, each neighborhood tells a piece of Spanish history. Art lovers discover masterpieces from the Golden Age, visitors stroll between contemporary museums, markets, and cathedrals, while Madrilenians enjoy their parks as open-air salons. Between iconic museums, historic buildings, and lively places, this selection gathers the essential sites to understand Madrid’s beauty and energy, balancing tradition and modernity.
Market of San Miguel
126 m
Casa de la Panadería
38 m
Equestrian statue of Philip III of Spain, Madrid
2 m
Recinto de la Villa de Madrid
153 m
Church of San Ginés de Arlés
215 m
Santa Cruz Palace
116 m
Church of Santa Cruz
208 m
Viana Palace
194 m
Palacio del Marqués de Gaviria
212 m
Arco de Cuchilleros
105 m
Teatro Eslava
194 m
Monastery of Corpus Christi las Carboneras
216 m
Casa de la Carnicería
55 m
Palacio Arzobispal
206 m
House of Calderón de la Barca
199 m
Fountain of Orpheus, Madrid
116 m
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas
225 m
Casa Ruiz de Velasco
189 m
Arco de Cofreros
60 m
Compañía Colonial building
130 m
Teatro Arenal
204 m
Cruz de la plaza de Puerta Cerrada, Madrid
196 m
Imprenta Municipal de Madrid
227 m
Farolero madrileño
222 m
The pillar
221 m
Aerial Accident
192 m
Commemorative plaque to Ceesepe
97 m
Calle Mayor 3, Madrid
203 mReviews
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