Julienne C. Raboca This square, located in the heart of Madrid, is more a must-experience attraction than a must-see one. Surrounded by cafes and bars, Plaza Mayor practically begs passersby to ...

The Plaza Mayor and the Shaping of Baroque Madrid examines the transformation of Madrid from a secondary market town to the capital of the worldwide, Spanish Habsburg empire. Focusing on the planning ...

The Plaza Mayor, located in the heart of Madrid's historic centre, is one of the city's most iconic squares. It is surrounded by majestic buildings with decorated facades and galeries beneath ...

Raboca Mercado de San Miguel, a market built of beautifully ornate glass and cast iron, is a popular stop for tourists to Madrid, especially since it is located right outside of Plaza Mayor.

Smack in the heart of historical Madrid, right next to the Plaza Mayor, lies the restaurant el Sobrino de Botín, the oldest restaurant in the world. Narrator: Madrid was little more than a ...

December is the best time to visit Madrid for fans of all things festive, when the city transforms into a cheery utopia. More than 100 stalls sell their wares at Plaza Mayor Christmas Market ...

I want to show my gratitude to the city and its inhabitants,’ says the 20-year-old heir apparent to the throne of the ...