Madrid - Plaza Mayor & Royal Madrid (PDF Chapter)

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Madrid - Plaza Mayor & Royal Madrid (PDF Chapter)

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The hub of Madrid’s most medieval quarter, Plaza Mayor is a place both to admire and to get your bearings. It’s the square where so many explorations of the neighbourhood (and wider city) begin.

- learn why locals are obsessed with food, and experience the irresistible buzz that goes with going out for tapas in the capital, at Mercado de San Miguel

- soak up the grandeur of Palacio Real, Madrid’s seat of royal power and one of its most imposing architectural landmarks

- spend time in Plaza de la Villa, one of the city’s most architecturally pleasing corners

Coverage includes: Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, and Sports & Activities.