Plaza Mayor Of Madrid
A historic square, scene of some of the major events in
Madrid, as the beatification of San Isidro, old bullfighting or the court of
inquisition, all episodes experienced in the square, like the three fires: in
1631, 1672 and 1790 are carefully stamping in four major supports for light
iron, get close to them and you will see how they are worked.
The main square is beautiful enclosed in a square
rectangular shape with a few entries, look at the old houses all painted. Just
as the plaza de sol it also has a statue of a horse in the center, this time of
Felipe III, the creator of the site. The houses have historical names, most
painted their House of Panaderia which often hosts free art exhibitions. Only
by the building is already worth entering.
The plaza is surrounded by numerous cafes, restaurants and
shops of souvenirs. As this is one of the most touristic places in Madrid, also
is one of the most expensive, do not confuse! Expensive with better, thus,
escape from there especially at lunchtime.
If you are lucky you will come face to face with musicians,
artists, clowns or puppets statue that perform their daily performances both in
the plaza, and in its vicinity, to take photos, leave a small contribution - or
artist may be angry. A penny is enough!
Worth entering and leaving the Plaza Mayor several times,
each alley reveals a secret, or a good place to take photos ... when tired
return to the plaza de sol .... get out by a different door, even if you lose a
bit (which probably will happen ... the streets around there are all crazy)
worthwhile.
If you are visiting Madrid during between Christmas and New
Year, you will find the plaza crowded with stools costumes and find a lot of
people dressed up walking down the street, as well as grapes and lottery
tickets, it is also part of the usual Madrileño for the new year.
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