Plaza Mayor
Attraction
What is Plaza Mayor, and is it free to visit?
Plaza Mayor is an attraction in Austrias (Habsburg Madrid), Madrid. Entry is free.
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Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Austrias (Habsburg Madrid) guide · Madrid
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Austrias (Habsburg Madrid), Madrid
About
Madrid's grand central square, in the heart of Habsburg Madrid, the oldest part of the city. Philip II planned it after moving the court to Madrid in 1561, and it was built under Philip III to a design by Juan Gómez de Mora. Today it has café terraces and long-established shops, and it hosts the city's Christmas market in December.