Madrid, Spain

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor, Madrid

A grand rectangular square completed in the early seventeenth century under King Philip the Third, ringed by uniform red residential buildings with balconies. Once a stage for markets, bullfights, and Inquisition trials, it remains the ceremonial heart of old Madrid.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Plaza Mayor, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 40.41556, -3.70739

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