{"id":5847,"date":"2025-04-01T11:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T09:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiddenhotels.com\/gran-hotel-ingles\/plan\/la-plaza-mayor-de-madrid-un-recorrido-por-la-historia-de-la-capital\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T13:13:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:13:37","slug":"plaza-mayor-de-madrid","status":"publish","type":"plan","link":"https:\/\/hiddenhotels.com\/gran-hotel-ingles\/en\/plan\/plaza-mayor-de-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Madrid's Plaza Mayor, a journey through the capital's history"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5847\" class=\"elementor elementor-5847\" data-elementor-post-type=\"plan\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cfc69e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3cfc69e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ddc579 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"72ddc579\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/hiddenhotels.com\/gran-hotel-ingles\/en\/get-inspired\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M12.7649 5.29297L19.3471 11.64C19.4448 11.7343 19.5 11.8642 19.5 12C19.5 12.1357 19.4448 12.2656 19.3471 12.3599L12.7649 18.7069L12.0708 17.9871L17.7612 12.5H4.5V11.5H17.7612L12.0708 6.01281L12.7649 5.29297Z\" fill=\"#FDF8F3\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">BACK TO EXPERIENCES IN MADRID<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3006ebce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3006ebce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc0f78f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dc0f78f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42d9286c elementor-widget-mobile_extra__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42d9286c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Madrid's Plaza Mayor, a journey through the capital's history<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9b732b elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"5b9b732b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3fb7968 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>April 1, 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d764608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d764608\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">The Plaza Mayor of Madrid is one of the most emblematic spaces of the city, located in the heart of the Madrid city centre. This large rectangular square, surrounded by red brick buildings and slate roofs, has been the scene of celebrations, bullfights, royal proclamations and, in the past, public executions.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">Its history dates back to 1617 when the architect Juan G\u00f3mez de Mora designed the square to be the centre of the town's major events. Over the centuries, the square has been remodelled and reconstructed, especially after the fires that devastated it, with the intervention of Juan de Villanueva in 1790 one of the most significant. Today, the square continues to be a hub of Madrid life, where tourists and locals alike gather to enjoy the unique atmosphere it offers, with its bars, terraces and an atmosphere that transports visitors to the Hapsburg Madrid.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2afbdb14 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2afbdb14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6daa54b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6daa54b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"420\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenhotels.com\/gran-hotel-ingles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/plaza-mayor-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5850\" alt=\"Plaza mayor de madrid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hiddenhotels.com\/gran-hotel-ingles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/plaza-mayor-2.png 420w, https:\/\/hiddenhotels.com\/gran-hotel-ingles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/plaza-mayor-2-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/hiddenhotels.com\/gran-hotel-ingles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/plaza-mayor-2-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479293ff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"479293ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74380bcb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74380bcb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50112703 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50112703\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to see in Madrid's Plaza Mayor <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d35496 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12d35496\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37d447bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37d447bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">One of the most notable buildings that presides over the square is the Bakery House dating back to 1590 and which was originally the city's bread distribution centre. Its fa\u00e7ade, decorated with murals depicting mythological figures linked to Madrid, is a must for art lovers. Opposite it is the Casa de la Carnicer\u00edaThe more austere style, which was once the city's meat depot.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">The access to the square is through ten monumental arches, such as the Knifemakers' Arch or the Salt Arch Historically, they gave access to the shops that supplied the people of Madrid. In the centre of the square stands the equestrian statue of Philip III by Juan de Bolonia, which has become a symbol of the most traditional Madrid.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-440139cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"440139cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67a69f23 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67a69f23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6177f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6177f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Squid sandwiches in the Plaza Mayor, a gastronomic tradition <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-158af280 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"158af280\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30d493d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30d493d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">One of the greatest pleasures of visiting the Plaza Mayor is undoubtedly to enjoy one of its famous squid sandwiches. This dish, as simple as it is delicious, is one of the most popular Madrid's most characteristic tapas. The bars and restaurants around the square prepare it in a variety of ways: from the most traditional to those that give it a modern twist, such as those that serve it with tempura or present it in an innovative way.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">These sandwiches, usually accompanied by a cold beer, have become a tradition for locals and visitors alike. Some of the most popular places to enjoy a good sandwich in Madrid are squid sandwich include:<\/p><ul><li class=\"translation-block\">Cervecer\u00eda Plaza Mayor (Plaza Mayor, 2): With its bright green fa\u00e7ade, this establishment offers a tapa with every drink, ideal for those who enjoy the lively atmosphere of the square.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li class=\"translation-block\">Casa Mar\u00eda (Plaza Mayor, 23): A more modern place that, in addition to the classic sandwich, offers dishes such as the French omelette with chistorra sausage.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li class=\"translation-block\">Bar Postas (Postas, 13): A few metres from the square, this bar has earned a reputation for being one of the most authentic in the preparation of squid sandwiches.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li class=\"translation-block\">La Campana (Botoneras, 6): Founded in 1870, this brewery is known for its affordable sandwiches.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49f83f8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"49f83f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e5135e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e5135e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff581c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ff581c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Plaza Mayor, the epicentre of the Austrian Quarter<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28662900 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28662900\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f9934c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f9934c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">The Plaza Mayor is the heart of the Austrian Quarter.  The historic area is home to some of Madrid's most important buildings, built during the reign of the Habsburgs. Among the highlights of this neighbourhood is the Plaza de la Villa where monuments such as the Casa de la Villa the seat of the old Town Hall, or the Cisneros House Renaissance style.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">Nearby is the Almudena Cathedral located in front of the Royal Palace, and the well-known Puerta del Sol, a popular meeting place and the kilometre zero of Spain's radial roads.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32321fce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"32321fce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-585310eb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"585310eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23d6421b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23d6421b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to stay in the centre of Madrid: Gran Hotel Ingl\u00e9s <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15ed9c26 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15ed9c26\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-614331bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"614331bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you are looking for a place to stay close to the Plaza Mayor, the Gran Hotel Ingl\u00e9s is an ideal luxury option.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c93e0fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c93e0fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">The oldest luxury hotel in Madrid the hotel is perfectly located in the city centre, offering guests a unique experience that combines historical elegance with modern comforts.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">Just a few steps from the Plaza Mayor the Gran Hotel Ingl\u00e9s invites you to discover the soul of Madrid. Located in the heart of the historic centre, this icon of the city connects you with its most authentic essence: from the majesty of its architecture to the unmistakable energy of its nightlife.<\/p><p class=\"translation-block\">Its location in the Neighbourhood of the letters will allow you to easily explore other nearby points of interest, such as the Royal Palace or the Almudena Cathedral while staying in a prestigious hotel that has witnessed the history of the city. With luxury rooms with an impeccable service and a unique atmosphere, the Gran Hotel Ingl\u00e9s is the perfect choice for those who are looking for a memorable stay in the capital of Spain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VOLVER A EXPERIENCIAS EN MADRID La Plaza Mayor de Madrid es uno de los espacios m\u00e1s emblem\u00e1ticos de la ciudad, ubicado en el coraz\u00f3n del Centro de Madrid. 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