Plaza de España Madrid
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, a large fountain and two of the
city’s most striking skyscrapers. The Plaza de España lies at the end of the magnificent Gran
Via and a very short distance to the north of the Royal Palace Madrid.History
The Plaza de España dates back to the 18th century, when it was occupied by military barracks – which was mainly due to its location close to the Royal Palace. Those old barracks were demolished later and the area became a public park. Starting in the 1950s, the square became an increasingly popular public meeting place. This was also when two of the largest buildings in Madrid were erected: the Edificio de España and the Torre de Madrid, which were respectively finished in 1953 and 1957.Features
The two skyscrapers are two landmarks of the square. With a height of 142 meter, the Torre de Madrid was even the tallest building in the world at the time of construction. Other features include the Monument to Miguel de Cervantes, a large fountain, sculptures, beautiful street lamps and numerous benches.
Visiting Plaza de España
How to Get There
Locate in the heart of Madrid – it is one of the city’s most central locations – at the end of the Gran Via and near the Royal Palace Madrid, the Plaza de España is easily reached on foot from anywhere in the city center. It’s conveniently located near nearly all major attractions. The area is also served by three subway lines – lines M2, M3 and M10 all stop at the Plaza de España subway station.Similar and Nearby Landmarks
Other fantastic public squares and plazas in the Spanish capital are the Plaza Mayor, the Plaza de Cibeles and the Puerta del Sol. Additionally Madrid landmarks include the great Buen Retiro Park, the Prado Museum and Almudena Cathedral.Do you see any omissions, errors or want to add information to this page? Sign up.
Author: bramreusen. Last updated: Mar 02, 2015