Plaza de Spain in Madrid
Square of Spain, Madrid, Spain
Description:
Plaza de España is considered the central square of Madrid. Its dimensions are large – it covers 36,900 square meters and is the largest area in the country.
In the center there is a chic fountain dedicated to Cervantes Miguel and his heroes. The buildings surrounding the famous territory are symbols of the city of Madrid. Among them: the construction of “Spain” in 1953, the Madrid Tower in 1957, the buildings of Casa Gaillardo and the Asturian Mining Company. The last two were built in the style of Madrid modernism.
In 1561, magnificent gardens were located on the site of the visiting card of Spain. The final design of the square in Madrid was completed in 1911.