Plaza Mayor - the main square
In the main square of Madrid, it is always crowded.
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Equestrian statue of Philip III.
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House of Bread (Casa de la Panaderia).
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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.
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The festive atmosphere of the square is given by numerous street artists - from cute "babies".
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Before representatives of the "horror" style, frightening onlookers with creepy screams.
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Цоколи фонарей украшены бронзовыми барельефами, изображающими происходившие на площади события события.
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