Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor

This portico lined square is situated at the heart of Hapsburg Madrid, the old part of the city and one of the capital’s most charming districts.

The Plaza Mayor (English Main Square) was built during Philip III's reign and has been the scene of multitudinous events: markets, bullfights, football games and public executions.

The Plaza Mayor also has a ring of old and traditional shops and cafes under its porticoes. Celebrations for San Isidro, patron saint of Madrid, are also held here. The Plaza Mayor is now a major tourist attraction, visited by thousands of tourists a year.