Plaza Mayor travel guide

Small market square in Madrid with a wide variety of bars, restaurants and shops

The Plaza Mayor is an impressive structure, which is located near Puerta del Sol. It was built in the 15th century to originally serve as a small market square. When Phillip II made Madrid the capital of Spain, it was completely rebuilt and became a main center of attraction hosting a number of bullfights, carnivals and great festivals and ceremonies of imperial Madrid. It also underwent major renovations in 1790 after major sections of the square were destroyed by fire.

Today the Plaza Mayor is filled with a wide variety of pricey bars and restaurants that can be found on the outskirts of the square along with a number of novelty shops selling hats and coins. You can also witness artists working outside the tourist office and visitors from all over the globe hang around this grand plaza. In case you fancy an alfresco drink or snack you are advised to head straight for Plaza Mayor.

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