Plaza de España, Public park in Centro district, Madrid, Spain
The Plaza de España contains a central monument with sculptures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza surrounded by fountains and green spaces.
The square underwent construction between 1931 and 1956 as part of Madrid's modernization project, transforming from a monastery grounds into an urban center.
The central monument commemorates Miguel de Cervantes with bronze statues and granite structures depicting scenes from his literary masterworks.
The square connects to Madrid's metro system through Plaza de España station, serving lines 3 and 10 with direct access to the city center.
Two prominent skyscrapers, Torre de Madrid and Edificio España, frame the northern edge of the plaza, creating a mix of architectural periods.
Location: Centro
Location: Madrid
Address: Pl. de España, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain 28008 Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.42275,-3.71289
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:46
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.
Senate of Spain
245 m
Edificio España
230 m
Cerralbo Museum
176 m
Torre de Madrid
196 m
Monument to Miguel de Cervantes
47 m
Palace of the Senate
197 m
Palace of Marqués de Grimaldi
239 m
Casa Gallardo
124 m
Church of San Marcos
273 m
Templo Nacional de Santa Teresa de Jesús y Convento de los Padres Carmelitas Descalzos
178 m
Coliseum Building
223 m
Headquarters of the Royal Asturian Mining Company
96 m
Al Pueblo del Dos de Mayo de 1808
174 m
Templo Nacional de Santa Teresa de Jesús
178 m
Library of the Senate of Spain
257 m
Antonio Cánovas del Castillo
233 m
Nomad Museo Inmersivo
232 m
Colegio de Doña María de Aragón
226 m
Monument to Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Madrid
235 m
Ampliación del edificio Santa Lucía, Madrid
117 m
New Senate Building, Madrid
142 m
Edificio Vitalicio, Gran Vía
177 m
Fuente del Nacimiento del Agua
138 m
Convento e Iglesia de las Reparadoras
276 m
Commemorative plaque to Luis Buñuel
192 m
Lápida conmemorativa del Maestro Guerrero, Madrid
263 m
Lápida conmemorativa de Manuel García Siches, Madrid
155 m
Convento de las Reparadoras, Palacio neighborhood, Madrid
268 mReviews
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