Madrid, Spain

Plaza de Olavide

Plaza de Olavide, Madrid

Chamberí's beloved octagonal square. A covered market once filled its center, demolished by dynamite in 1974. Today it is all terraces, a playground, and neighbors of every age, the truest everyday heart of the barrio.

What the app adds

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

Location

Coordinates: 40.432771, -3.701034

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