This 17th-century Spanish plaza hosted executions and bullfights before becoming Europe’s most perfectly preserved Renaissance square
Madrid’s Plaza Mayor hides a fascinating secret beneath its elegant arches – this grand 17th-century square once hosted bullfights, public executions, and royal ceremonies before transforming into the vibrant heart of Spain’s capital. While millions visit each year, few travelers realize they’re walking through one of Europe’s most perfectly preserved Renaissance squares, completed in 1620 … Lire plus