Plaza Mayor, Madrid
| Plaza Mayor of Madrid | |
|---|---|
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Coordinates | 40°24′55″N 3°42′27″W / 40.415364°N 3.707391°W |
| Official name | Plaza Mayor de Madrid |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1985 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0005006 |
The Plaza Mayor (English: Town square) is a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid. It was first built (1580–1619) during the reign of Philip III. Only a few blocks away is another famous plaza, the Puerta del Sol.