Plaza Mayor - the main square

In the main square of Madrid, it is always crowded.

Madrid. The main square (Plaza Mayor)

Equestrian statue of Philip III.

Madrid. The main square (Plaza Mayor). Monument to Philip III

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Madrid. The main square (Plaza Mayor). Monument to Philip III

House of Bread (Casa de la Panaderia).

Madrid. The main square (Plaza Mayor). House of Bread (Casa de la Panaderia)

Originally, the house was occupied by the Guild of bakers, hence the name. Then the Royal Academy of fine arts and the Historical Academy. Now the city archive is stored here.

Madrid. The main square (Plaza Mayor). House of Bread (Casa de la Panaderia)

The festive atmosphere of the square is given by numerous street artists - from cute "babies".

Madrid. The main square (Plaza Mayor). Street performer

Before representatives of the "horror" style, frightening onlookers with creepy screams.

Madrid. The main square (Plaza Mayor). Street performer 

Цоколи фонарей украшены бронзовыми барельефами, изображающими происходившие на площади события события.

Madrid. Plaza Mayor (Plaza Mayor). The base of a lamppost
Madrid. Plaza Mayor (Plaza Mayor). The base of a lamppost
Madrid. Plaza Mayor (Plaza Mayor). The base of a lamppost
Madrid. Plaza Mayor (Plaza Mayor). The base of a lamppost