Petit Palace Plaza Mayor

Petit Palace Plaza Mayor

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Plaza Mayor: the Madrid that never stands still

Beyond the postcard, Plaza Mayor leads you to Mercado de San Miguel, brings you closer to taverns and restaurants, and opens the way to other corners of the Madrid of the Austrias and the more popular Madrid. Whether a transit point or a sought-after stop, it continues to radiate that energy that makes it one of the great living poles of the city.

  • Mercado de San Miguel

    Mercado de San Miguel

    Mercado de San Miguel occupies a historic iron structure from 1916 and today functions as a true gastronomic meeting point. More than just shopping, people come here to taste, share, and discover flavors from all over Spain among stalls, bars, and much movement.

  • Plaza Mayor

    Plaza Mayor

    Plaza Mayor is a totem of the Madrid that happens right in front of you. Its arcades, terraces, and historic facades create a perfect setting to sit for a while, observe the comings and goings of the city, and then continue the stroll through the Madrid of the Austrias. Each arcade of Plaza Mayor leads you to a diverse and different Madrid.

  • Casa de Cisneros

    Casa de Cisneros

    From 1537, Casa de Cisneros invites you to look up. It is a palace house that is part of the historic ensemble of Plaza de la Villa. Its architecture allows you to know an aristocratic and monumental Madrid that still survives among the busy streets of the center.

  • Arab wall of Madrid

    Arab wall of Madrid

    Yes, Madrid has Arab vestiges in its layout. In fact, the Arab wall is one of the oldest vestiges of the city and reminds us that Madrid was born long before becoming the great capital we know. Finding it among modern buildings and streets surprises the traveler: this is how history is discovered almost by surprise, without the need to seek it out.

  • Restaurante Botín

    Restaurante Botín

    According to the Guinness Book of Records, Restaurante Botín is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the world. Botín is part of Madrid's gastronomic history and is famous for its Castilian cuisine, especially its roasts. Beyond tradition, its appeal also lies in being a meeting place around a good table.

  • Chocolatería San Ginés

    Chocolatería San Ginés

    Valid for night owls and daytime visitors, San Ginés is pure popular tradition: chocolate and churros at any hour of the day. Its small passageway and a tradition that is part of popular culture turn something as simple as having a snack into a genuinely Madrilenian experience.

Plaza Mayor: the Madrid that never stands still

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