Route through the main squares
Discover the villages through their main squares
We invite you to visit our cities and towns. Discover their people, customs, desires, monuments and unexplored corners from their main squares. Take part in their celebrations and fairs, and enjoy the calm, beauty and charm of their natural surroundings.
Plaza de Cervantes de Alcalá
In the heart of the city, the splendid old 13th-century market square has exceptional monuments such as the 17th-century play corral, the taxpayers' circle, the town hall, the 19th-century bandstand and the emblematic statue of Cervantes. which has given its name to the rectangular square for more than a century. More information in: Tourism Alcalá de Henares.
Main square of Colmenar de Oreja
One of the most beautiful porticoed main squares in the region, where time seems to have stopped since the 17th century. The stone of the columns and pilasters of buildings such as the Pósito house is from Colmenar itself. The unique square is a magnificent example of the Castilian squares of the time and its arcades. More information in: Colmenar de Oreja Tourism
Main Square of Chinchón
The classic medieval square, the center of town life, where livestock fairs were originally held. One of the best known in Madrid, it is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain. The 15th century square with more than two hundred balconies is the image of the town and one of the most popular and visited places in the region. More information in: Chinchón Tourism
Main square of Madrid
The beautiful porticoed plaza from the 17th century in the old town of the capital is one of the oldest and largest in Spain. Rectangular in layout, like other medieval squares, it also hosted markets, bullfights, celebrations, autos-da-fe and other shows. In the heart of Madrid de los Austrias next to Puerta del Sol, it is a meeting point for residents and tourists of the town and court. More information in: Tourism Madrid City Council
Plaza de Segovia de Navalcarnero
Of the many squares of the royal town, it is the most picturesque and beautiful. The porticoed plaza from the 17th century, with typical popular Castilian architecture, draws attention for its openness and irregular floor plan. With buildings of two or three heights, the one that stands out the most is the town hall from the 16th century. The Plaza de Segovia has been and is the center of Navalcarnero. More information in: Navalcarnero Tourism
Main square of Torrelaguna
Another beautiful example of popular Castilian architecture. The building of the current town hall, an old grain warehouse or warehouse, founded in the 16th century by Cardinal Cisneros, stands out in the town square. And the magnificent and impressive Basilica of Santa María Magdalena from the 15th century, one of the jewels of Madrid's Gothic style. More information in: Tourism Torrelaguna