Experts' Choice Award Plaza Mayor
12 expert reviews
“This famous square is in the heart of the city's historic district, built on the site of the old Plaza del Arrabal, which was home to the most popular market in the late 15th century.”
– Time Out
Fodor's "Austere, grand... this public square, finished in 1620 under Felipe III—whose equestrian statue stands in the center—is one of the largest in Europe." Full review
Frommer's "On summer nights, the Plaza Mayor becomes the virtual living room of Madrid, as tourists sip sangria at the numerous cafes and listen to music." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"All around you, the theatre that is Spanish street life buzzing through the plaza provides a crash course in why people fall in love with Madrid." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The heart of Habsburg Madrid, where heros were heralded, kings made proclamations, heretics were judged... where bullfights were held and royalty was entertained." Full review
Let's Go "Located in the heart of el Centro (otherwise, located in the heart of the heart of Madrid—or better, the heart of the heart of the heart of Spain), is by far one of the city’s most popular hubs." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built by Juan Gómez de Mora under Philip III (1619), this square, formerly used for autos-da-fé, bullfights, theatre performances etc, is the heart of Habsburg Madrid." Full review
Afar Magazine "New life is breathed into the corners by dancing goats, mimes, pianists, and the occasional traveling circus, but you can count on one thing: Madari will be there, somewhere." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The shops around the square (including a delicatessen and a milliner's) have retained the look of times past." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The square has acted as the heartbeat of the city for centuries and now plays host to a number of cafes, shops for you to peruse, and more than its fair share of buskers ready to entertain you. "
Travel + Leisure "The largest plaza in Madrid is an impressive public space surrounded by neoclassical architecture and home to a bevy of activities at its center"
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