Madrid Walk, Spain
It shows pictures taken while walking in Madrid’s Historic Center.
Puerta del Sol: Prta del Sol, 28012 Madrid
The walk starts from Puerta del Sol, the main plaza in Madrid.
Puerta del Sol is one of the most famous squares in Madrid and the meeting point par excellence for locals and tourists. It houses some of the most significant points and buildings in the capital, such as Kilometer Zero .
Panoramic view
The history of Puerta del Sol in Madrid is divided into several stages. It began with the construction of the Casa de Correos in the mid-18th century, the oldest building in the square and which today houses the headquarters of the Presidency of the Community of Madrid.
Many streets start from the square.
Looking back at the horse statue
Walking toward Plaza Mayor, the Major Plaza.
The Plaza Mayor in panoramic view.
It has many archway passages to leave the plaza.
Leaving the plaza for Mercado de San Miguel, which is located next to this plaza.
Mercado de San Miguel
The Mercado de San Miguel has many small vendors selling Tapas.
Out from the market
Walking toward Catedral de la Almudena, a Catholic church.
On the way is the Plaza de la Villa. It is one of the best preserved monumental complexes in Madrid. It is located in the historic quarter, near the Puerta del Sol and has been the seat of the City Council of the capital.
Iglesia Catedral de las Fuerzas Armadas, a Cathoric Church.
Catedral de la Almudena
Almudena Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid. The cathedral was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993.
The only entrance to the church is a side door since the main door is rarely used.
The back of the church
The front of the church
A side chapel
The front
and back
The next to the chuch is the Royal Palace of Madrid.
The front entrance to the church is facing the palace, which is rarely used.
The palace building, which I will visit on a later day
In front of the palace is Plaza de Oriente
Plaza de Oriente
Walking around Plaza de Oriente
At the back of Plaza de Oriente is Plaza de Isabel II
On one side of the plaza is the Opera House, and the walk ends here.
Isabel II, who built the opera house
