Plaza de España, Madrid
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For places named Plaza de España in other cities, see Plaza de España (disambiguation).
Plaza de España (Spanish for 'Spain Square') is a large square and popular tourist destination located in central Madrid, Spain at the western end of the Gran Vía. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and is adjacent to two of Madrid's most prominent skyscrapers. Additionally, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is only a short walk south from the plaza. After 2+1⁄2 years of renovation, on 22 November 2021, the square was reopened for pedestrians.[1]
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Type | square |
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Maintained by | Ayuntamiento of Madrid |
Location | Madrid, Spain |
Coordinates | 40.423261°N 3.712594°W / 40.423261; -3.712594 |
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