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Plaza Mayor
Square4.6 · 201 0264.2 · 27 306≈ 38 minFree entry
Madrid's central square, built in 1619 under Philip III: 129 balconies overlook an arena that once hosted bullfights, inquisition trials and royal ceremonies. Frescoes cover the Bakery House wall, and an equestrian statue of Philip III stands at the centre. Cafés fill the arcades; on holidays the square becomes a stage.
Highlights
- 129 balconies and arcades
- Frescoes of the Bakery House
- The equestrian statue of Philip III
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