Plaza de Oriente

A large square opposite the Royal Palace

Address:

Palacio Real - Pozuelo de Alarcón
28005 - Plaza Mayor, Ópera & Sol
Madrid

Nearest Bus or Train:

Ópera

Open Hours:

24 hrs

Located opposite Palacio Real (Royal Palace), this is the city's largest, most elegant and peaceful square. It's a semi-circle of landscaped gardens planted with many varieties of trees and flowers. Statues of medieval kings line one of the walkways and Felipe IV takes centre stage. The horse he sits on was modelled on a Velázquez drawing. It's an attractive pedestrianized area with an underground car-park below and many smart cafés with outdoor terraces to choose from. The Teatro Real (Opera House) is just round the corner.

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