The Plaza Mayor of Madrid, the plaza mayor de Madrid or the major square in Madrid, is one of the most important tourist places in Spain and the largest squares in the whole country.
It is considered one of the most important landmarks of Madrid, which was established by King Philip III in the seventeenth century in 1617 AD to be the arena for the execution of executions and then became a battleground for bullfighting.
At the center of Madrid's largest square is the statue of King Philip, with an area of 1 hectare.
Things to do in Plaza Mayor Madrid
• Wander around the square and get acquainted with its architectural style and old Spanish building models where the houses overlooking the old windows.
• Shopping in the markets distributed within the Plaza Mayor Madrid and buy the most beautiful small souvenirs and handicrafts distinctive woodwork.
• Attending one of the celebrations and cultural festivals and local shows and held within the arena, especially the atmosphere of the New Year.
• Sitting in one of the cafes and restaurants inside and eating traditional Spanish meals and international meals.
Visit the Casa de la Bandaria Palace in the south of the square and take an exploratory tour of the Palace.
• Get a portrait of yourself or one of your loved ones from the painters inside the arena.
• Take memorial photos of you while you are in the square with one of the landmarks and activities that take place inside the square
