Plaza de España, Madrid
The Torre de Madrid (left), Cervantes Monument (center), and the Edificio España (right) | |
| Type | square |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | Ayuntamiento of Madrid |
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Coordinates | 40°25′24″N 3°42′45″W / 40.423261°N 3.712594°W |
Plaza de España (Spanish for 'Spain Square') is a large square and popular tourist destination located in central Madrid, Spain at the western end of the Gran Vía. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and is adjacent to two of Madrid's most prominent skyscrapers. Additionally, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is only a short walk south from the plaza. After 2+1⁄2 years of renovation, on 22 November 2021, the square was reopened for pedestrians.