A Walk Around The Plaza Mayor, Madrid
The Plaza Mayor (English Main Square) was built during Philip III's reign (1598–1621) and is a central plaza in the city of Madrid, Spain. It is located only a few Spanish blocks away from another famous plaza, the Puerta del Sol. The Plaza Mayor is rectangular in shape, measuring (423 ft × 308 ft), and is surrounded by three-story residential buildings having 237 balconies facing the Plaza. It has a total of nine entrance ways. The Casa de la Panadería (Bakery House), serving municipal and cultural functions, dominates the Plaza Mayor.
The origins of the Plaza go back to 1577 when Philip II asked Juan de Herrera, a renowned Classical architect, to discuss a plan to remodel the busy and chaotic area of the old Plaza del Arrabal. Juan de Herrera was the artist who designed the first project in 1560 to remodel the old Plaza del Arrabal but construction did not start until 1617, during Philip III's reign. The king asked Juan Gómez de Mora to continue with the project, and he finished the porticoes in 1619. Nevertheless, the Plaza Mayor as we know it today is the work of the architect Juan de Villanueva who was given the glorious, albeit difficult task of its reconstruction in 1790 after a series of enormous fires. Giambologna's equestrian statue of Philip III dates to 1616, but it was not placed in the centre of the square until 1848.
Madrid, Spain: Plaza Mayor and Bullfighting Culture
More info about travel to Madrid: Madrid's Plaza Mayor is an inviting place for people to gather, and host to one of Madrid's many bull bars — La Torre del Oro. Grab a quick sangria here and get a dose of bullfight culture without actually going to a bullfight.
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MADRID WALK incl. Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía and Plaza del Callao | Spain
A first-person perspective Madrid walk tour in the city centre including Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Calle Gran Vía, Plaza del Callao, Calle Mayor, Calle de la Montera and Calle de Preciados.
Filmed in July 2018, on a weekend.
The tour route consists of:
00:00 Calle Mayor
00:26 Calle Cava de San Miguel
00:46 Calle Cdad
01:18 Plaza Mayor
09:11 Calle de la Sal
10:02 Calle Postas
11:38 Calle de Esparteros
11:54 Calle Mayor
12:35 Puerta del Sol, Plaza de la Puerta del Sol
18:57 Calle de la Montera
23:22 Calle Gran Vía
27:36 Plaza del Callao
29:38 Calle de Preciados
34:23 Puerta del Sol
35:03 Plaza de la Puerta del Sol
37:17 Calle Mayor
41:07 Calle Siete de Julio
41:35 Plaza Mayor
Sights seen along the tour include:
00:35 San Miguel Market
01:30, 41:42 Plaza Mayor
02:40, 42:23 Tourist Information Centre
03:09, 03:33, 16:55 Las Meninas (‘The Ladies in Waiting’) sculptures by Antonio Azzat (based on characters from the Diego Velázquez’s masterpiece)
04:13 Philip III equestrian statue
05:19 Caricature artists
07:23 Los Galayos restaurant
07:58 Los Arcos restaurant
08:15, 24:57, 32:47 Street musicians/singers
12:09 La Mallorquina patisserie
12:35 Puerta del Sol
12:39, 18:00, 18:23 Sol Metro entrance
12:57 La Mariblanca statue
13:09, 34:32, 35:33 Real Casa de Correos (Royal House of the Post Office)
13:58, 15:03 Puerta del Sol fountains
14:28 Equestrian statue of Carlos III
16:13 La Osa y el Madroño (bear and strawberry tree bronze sculpture)
23:22 Gran Vía Metro entrance
27:16, 28:29 Callao Metro entrance
27:36 Plaza del Callao
27:39 Cines Callao movie theatre
27:49 Carrion Building (Capitol Building)
28:59 Fnac department store
32:42 El Corte Inglés department store and supermarket
35:06 Kilometer Zero (stone slab which marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured)
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MADRID WALK in San Miguel Market from Plaza Mayor | Spain
A first-person perspective Madrid walk tour of San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel), which offers local food and delicacies in an elegant environment - with the tour starting from Plaza Mayor.
Filmed in July 2018, on a weekday.
The tour route consists of:
00:00 Calle Felipe III
00:14 Plaza Mayor
02:43 Calle Ciudad Rodrigo
03:12 Calle Cava de San Miguel
03:45 Plaza de San Miguel
04:22 San Miguel Market (Mercado de San Miguel)
13:38 Plaza de San Miguel
Sights seen along the tour include:
01:14 Philip III equestrian statue
03:30 Exterior of San Miguel Market
04:22 Interior of San Miguel Market
04:59 Mozheart Mozzarella Bar
06:14 Daniel Sorlut - Oysters
06:38 El Señor Martín - Calamari
06:55 Morris Galician - Seafood
07:12 Lhardy Tapas
07:22 Sushi Market
07:43 El Señor Martín - Seafood
08:07 Cocktails
08:29, 10:05 La Casa del Bacalao - Tapas
08:39 Carrasco Guijuelo - Iberian ham
09:07 Felixia - Fruit and vegetables
10:45 La Hora del Vermut - Vermouths and olives
11:15 Aperol Spritz - Cocktail
11:26 Tonda - Authentic Italian pizzas
11:36 The Sherry Corner - Sherry wines and nuts
11:51 HSO Desserts
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Plaza Mayor de Madrid - Madrid turistico España
Plaza Mayor de Madrid De Madrid al cielo - Plaza Mayor - Madrid.
La Plaza Mayor se remontan al siglo XV, siendo una visita imprescindible, Felipe II en 1561 trasladado la corte a Madrid, siendo remodelada por Juan de Herrera, posteriormente en 1617, Felipe III, encargó la finalización de las obras a Juan Gómez de Mora, quién concluirá la plaza en 1619.
En 1848, se colocó en el centro de la plaza la estatua ecuestre de Felipe III en el centro de la plaza, obra de Juan de Bolonia y Pietro Tacca, datada en el año de 1616.La Plaza Mayor es la actualidad un importante punto turístico, visitado por miles de turistas al año. En los locales comerciales ubicados bajo los soportales, abundan los todo tipo de comercios en especialmente de hostelería y artesanía.
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The Plaza Mayor dates back to the fifteenth century, being an essential visit, Felipe II in 1561 moved the court to Madrid, being remodeled by Juan de Herrera, later in 1617, Philip III, commissioned the completion of the works to Juan Gomez de Mora, who will complete the square in 1619.
In 1848, he was placed in the center of the square the statue of Felipe III in the center of the square, designed by Giambologna and Pietro Tacca, dated in the year of 1616.La Plaza Mayor is now a major tourist spot , visited by thousands of tourists each year. In the shops located under the arcades, abound in all kinds of shops and crafts especially catering. Madrid Spain
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La Plaza Mayor remonte au XVe siècle, est une visite indispensable, Felipe II en 1561 déplacé à la cour de Madrid, remodelé par Juan de Herrera, plus tard, en 1617, Philippe III, a commandé l'achèvement des travaux de Juan Gómez de Mora, qui remplira la place en 1619.
En 1848, il a été placé dans le centre de la place de la statue de Felipe III dans le centre de la place, dessiné par Giambologna et Pietro Tacca, daté de l'année 1616.La de la Plaza Mayor est maintenant une destination touristique majeure , visité par des milliers de touristes chaque année. Dans les magasins situés sous les arcades, abondent dans toutes sortes de commerces et de l'artisanat en particulier de restauration.
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Die Plaza Mayor stammt aus dem fünfzehnten Jahrhundert, ist ein wesentlicher Besuch, Felipe II im Jahre 1561 zog das Gericht in Madrid, umgebaut von Juan de Herrera, später im Jahr 1617, Philip III, beauftragte den Abschluss der Arbeiten an Juan Gomez de Mora, wer wird den Platz im Jahr 1619 abzuschließen.
Im Jahre 1848 wurde er in der Mitte des Platzes stellte die Statue von Felipe III in der Mitte des Platzes, von Giambologna und Pietro Tacca entwickelt, im Jahr der 1616.La Plaza Mayor vom Spieleportal ist eine bedeutende Touristenattraktion , besucht von Tausenden von Touristen jedes Jahr. In den Geschäften unter den Arkaden gelegen, reich an allen Arten von Geschäften und Kunsthandwerk vor allem Catering.
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Plaza Mayor восходит к пятнадцатого века, который является важным визитом, Фелипе II в 1561 году переехал в суд Мадрида, будучи реконструированы Хуана де Эррера, позже в 1617 году, Филипп III, по заказу завершения работ Хуан Гомес де Мора, которые завершат площади в 1619 году.
В 1848 году он был помещен в центре площади статуя Филиппа III в центре площади, разработанный Джамболонья и Пьетро Такка, от в год 1616.La Plaza Mayor в настоящее время является основным местом для туристов , посещают тысячи туристов каждый год. В магазинах, расположенных под аркадами, изобилуют всевозможными магазинами и ремесел особенности питания.
Where to eat in Madrid Spain | 8 great places near Plaza Mayor!
Where should you eat during your visit to Madrid Spain? There are so many amazing choices - from classic Spanish tapas to tasty dishes from around the world. Food is a way of life in Madrid and it's easy to sink in and enjoy, but also challenging to know where to start.
In this video we share our recommendations for 8 great places to eat and drink near Plaza Mayor in central #madrid
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It was built during the reign of King Philip III and is the central plaza in Madrid. it has been the scene of many events such as bullfights, markets, games, etc.
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Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
The Plaza Mayor is one of Madrid’s most famous squares. It was built during the Habsburg period.
El Retiro Park & Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain
When in Madrid, be sure to visit the Plaza Mayor: Madrid's vibrant main square with cafes & restaurants, and the historical 19th-century Retiro Park, which has entertainment, fountains, statues, and a rose garden.
WALKING in MADRID ???????? OPERA, SOL, PLAZA MAYOR and BACKSTREETS | SPAIN
A first-person perspective Madrid walk tour from Opera to Sol, with its adjoining shopping streets, then to Plaza Mayor and past San Miguel Market to Calle Mayor, taking in various backstreets along the way.
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ROUTE TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Plaza de Isabel II
00:52 Calle del Arenal
05:47 Puerta del Sol
07:45 Calle de Preciados
10:41 Calle de Rompelanzas
10:56 Calle del Carmen
11:57 Calle de la Salud
12:32 Calle del Carmen
14:40 Puerta del Sol
16:19 Calle de Carretas
19:22 Plaza de Jacinto Benavente
21:02 Calle de la Bolsa
22:35 Plaza de Santa Cruz
23:01 Plaza de la Provincia
23:29 Calle de Gerona
24:13 Plaza Mayor
27:57 Calle de Toledo
29:15 Calle de Latoneros
29:53 Plaza de Puerta Cerrada
32:11 Calle de Gómez de Mora
32:50 Plaza del Conde De Barajas
33:38 Calle del Conde de Miranda
34:30 Plaza de San Miguel
35:57 Cava de San Miguel
36:53 Calle Mayor
SIGHTS TIMESTAMPS:
00:10 Teatro Real
00:19 Opera Metro
00:32, 07:53 Street Performers
03:15 San Ginés Church
06:33 Street sellers
06:58 Royal House of the Post Office
08:20 El Corte Inglés (Department Store)
10:25 Fnac (Department Store)
11:53 Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and San Luis
19:46 Monument of Barrendero Madrileño
19:58 Calderón Theater
22:37 Santa Cruz Palace
23:30 Orpheus Fountain
25:23 Plaza Mayor
30:41 La Fontanilla (Irish Pub)
34:04 Corpus Christi Church
34:41 San Miguel Market
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Plaza Mayor, a Central Plaza in the City of Madrid
The Plaza Mayor was built during the Habsburg period and is a central plaza in the city of Madrid, Spain. It is located only a few Spanish blocks away from another famous plaza, the Puerta del Sol. The Plaza Mayor is rectangular in shape and is surrounded by three-story residential buildings having 237 balconies facing the Plaza. It has a total of nine entranceways.
Perhaps the best known plaza in Madrid, this impressive square is now one of the main stops on any tourist visit. Originally built outside the city walls, this enclosed square has played host to bullfights, markets, symphonies, tournaments and executions. Today it is ringed with tourist shops, cafes and restaurants. The statue of Philip III sits in the middle across from the Casa de la Panadería, a beautifully painted building with two towers on the north side of the square which once served as the headquarters of the bakers' guild and now houses a tourist information office. Access to the square is via one of the many arcades which connect to the surrounding pedestrian streets.
The origins of the Plaza go back to 1576 when Philip II asked Juan de Herrera, a renowned Classical architect, to discuss a plan to remodel the busy and chaotic area of the old Plaza del Arrabal. Juan de Herrera was the artist who designed the first project in 1560, but construction did not start until 1617, during Philip III's reign. The king asked Juan Gómez de Mora to continue with the project, and he finished the porticoes in 1619. Nevertheless, the Plaza Mayor as we know it today is the work of the architect Juan de Villanueva who was given the glorious, albeit difficult task of its reconstruction in 1790 after a series of enormous fires.
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Plaza Mayor | Madrid
Plaza Mayor (main square) is major public place in the heart of Madrid. It is one of the best places in Madrid to feel the real city and the culture and it is also for the people of Madrid and tourists to shop, walk around, eat and enjoy. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants around this square.
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Imagens da Plaza Mayor, uma das principais atrações de Madrid, situando-se bem no centro da cidade. Esta praça histórica que data do século XV, possui um formato retangular sendo delimitada em todos os lados por edificios do mesmo tamanho.
No video encontra ainda imagens da algumas atrações situadas nos arredores da Plaza Mayor, como o Mercado de San Miguel, a Plaza de San Miguel, a Plaza de la Villa e a Iglesia Catedral de las Fuerzas Armadas de España.
Images of the Plaza Mayor, one of the main attractions of Madrid, situated right in the center of the city. This historical square dating from the fifteenth century, has a rectangular shape and is delimited on all sides by buildings of the same size.
In the video you will also find images of some attractions located in the vicinity of the Plaza Mayor, such as San Miguel Market, San Miguel Square, Plaza de la Villa and Cathedral Church of the Armed Forces of Spain.
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Básicos de Madrid: Plaza Mayor
La Plaza Mayor, uno de los lugares más emblemáticos de la ciudad,se ha convertido en uno de los rincones más turísticos de España. Descubre la esencia de la tradición en su multitud de tiendas, tabernas y terrazas.
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La plaza Mayor está situada en el centro de Madrid, en el barrio de Sol, junto a la calle Mayor y a 300 metros de la Puerta del Sol.
Los inicios de la plaza se remontan al siglo xvi, cuando en la confluencia de los caminos (hoy en día calles) de Toledo y Atocha, a las afueras de la villa medieval, se celebraba en este sitio, conocido como «plaza del Arrabal», el mercado principal de la villa, construyéndose en esta época una primera casa porticada, o lonja, para regular el comercio en la plaza.
En 1580, tras haber trasladado la corte a Madrid en 1561, Felipe II encargó el proyecto de remodelación de la plaza a Juan de Herrera, comenzándose el derribo de las «casas de manzanas» de la antigua plaza ese mismo año. La construcción del primer edificio de la nueva plaza, la Casa de la Panadería, comenzaría en 1590 a cargo de Diego Sillero, en el solar de la antigua lonja. En 1617, Felipe III, encargó la finalización de las obras a Juan Gómez de Mora, quien concluirá la plaza en 1619.
Ornato de la plaza Mayor con motivo de la entrada de Carlos III en Madrid. Óleo de Lorenzo Quirós (1760), conservado en la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
La plaza Mayor ha sufrido tres grandes incendios en su historia, el primero de ellos en 1631, encargándose el mismo Juan Gómez de Mora de las obras de reconstrucción. El segundo de los incendios ocurrió en 1670 siendo el arquitecto Tomás Román el encargado de la reconstrucción. El último de los incendios, que arrasó un tercio de la plaza, tuvo lugar en 1790, dirigiendo las labores de extinción Sabatini. Se encargó la reconstrucción a Juan de Villanueva, que rebajó la altura del caserío que rodea la plaza de cinco a tres plantas y cerró las esquinas habilitando grandes arcadas para su acceso. Las obras de reconstrucción se prolongarían hasta 1854, continuándolas, tras la muerte de Villanueva, sus discípulos Antonio López Aguado y Custodio Moreno.
En 1848, se colocó la estatua ecuestre de Felipe III en el centro de la plaza, obra de Juan de Bolonia y Pietro Tacca que data de 1616.
En 1880, se restauró la Casa de la Panadería, encargándose Joaquín María de la Vega del proyecto. En 1921 se reformó el caserío, trabajo a cargo de Oriol. En 1935 se realizó otra reforma, llevada a cabo por Fernando García de Mercadal. En la década de 1960 se acometió una restauración general, que la cerró al tráfico rodado, sustituyó la teja árabe de los tejados por pizarra y habilitó un aparcamiento subterráneo bajo la plaza. La última de las actuaciones en la plaza Mayor, llevada a cabo en 1992, consistió en la decoración mural, obra de Carlos Franco, de la Casa de la Panadería, que representa personajes mitológicos como la diosa Cibeles.