Plaza de España

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Madrid’s Best Square

Your travel in Madrid wouldn’t be complete without stepping your foot on Plaza de España, Madrid’s biggest and most recognized square. More so, the best time to visit Plaza de España is during the summer season when street vendors, foreigners, and sunbathing locals gather the square.

You will not get lost in going to Plaza de España since it is located at the end of the most eventful and active street of Madrid, Gran Via. The first remarkable observation you will see about Plaza de España is that, it is surrounded by streets. But in spite of this, Plaza de España is still very peaceful during daytime. With its distinct landmarks, the huge fountain and the eminent statue for the prominent Spanish writer Cervantes, Plaza de España is certainly a square you couldn’t simply ignore.

Knowing the History of Plaza de España

As you unravel the history of Plaza de España you will be immersed with facts like why it was built in its present location. Geographically speaking, Plaza de España is located near Palacio Real or Royal Palace and it was originally occupied by a barrack. The barrack was then abolished and the square named Plaza de España was built.

The popularity of Plaza de España grew during the 1950s when Edificio de España and the Torre de Madrid were erected. The two buildings are considered as Madrid’s two largest buildings designed by Otamendi brothers.

What to See in Plaza de España

There are so many things to see in Plaza de España. As you tour around the square, you will enjoy the views of impressive structures which are highlighted with polychromatic ceramic tiles. The location of Plaza de España itself is a good attraction because of its semicircular shape, not to mention the lake that frames the perimeter of the square.

Other worth seeing attractions surrounding Plaza de España are: the Plaza de America, Pabellon de Uruguay, Pabellon de Chile, and the Neo-Renaissance Pabellon de las Bellas Artes where you can find another remarkable attraction named Museo Arqueologica.

When you are Plaza de España it is possible that you run out of time to visit all the beautiful places but it is impossible that you will run out of good places to see there.

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