Visiting Spain : Plaza Mayor

by Richard Dunne

Drawing millions tourists each year The Plaza Mayor one the most prominent locations Madrid to visit.

While not an architectural wonder like so many other attractions The Plaza Mayor the best place to experience Madrid s welcoming atmosphere. Not only The Plaza Mayor popular tourist spot but s popular with Spanish citizens as well s an excellent place to meet & chat with the locals.

The Plaza Mayor centuries old but took its current shape 1790 after fire. Political debates bullfights beheadings & festivals have all taken place the The Plaza Mayor which was widely used as public gathering. To make your adventure into this piece Madrid s locale more exciting little history lesson before arriving would be well worth it.

Measuring 100m on each side & being nearly square may not be exceptionally large but has the capacity to hold 50 000 people at once. One will often find crowded considerably so the summertime. To live true Spanish experience you ll want to visit The Plaza Mayor during one the many festivals which are held there all year round.

It perfect for having drink or getting bite to eat or just sit back & relax as there are several bars cafes & restaurants to visit there. A wide range traditional Spanish dishes can be found & at reasonable prices too. Also you will find many shops to visit which you can purchases mementos for your visit.

Boasting great great view to watch the event below the surrounding buildings are accessible to enhance the experience. This way you will have much more space to yourself & break form large crowds various people below definitely worth get such spectacular view the events from above.

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