Plaza de España

Very beautiful and grand square. I went there three times at different times, at night, during the day, and at sunset. Each has its own beautiful scenery. Photos taken from different angles are very beautiful. It's a free attraction! [Scenery] [Fun] [Value for money] No tickets required

We stopped by on the way to the Temple of Debod. There are statues of Cervantes and his work Don Quixote. In the evening, there is a small market in the square next to it. In front is a large street garden, which is nice for a stroll.

A must-visit place in Madrid, with statues of Cervantes and Don Quixote standing here. It is also close to the Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta del Sol. On the hill to the west is the Temple of Debod, which was donated by Egypt to Spain. From the hill, you can not only see the Royal Palace from a distance, but also overlook Madrid.

Many cities in Spain have Spanish squares of various shapes, and the Spanish square in Madrid is the most regular and majestic. The young Spanish square was built between 1925 and 1957. It is located at the west end of Gran Via and the north side of the Royal Palace of Madrid. It is rectangular and covers an area of ​​more than 30,000 square meters. In the beautiful Spanish square, the square cone-shaped Cervantes Monument stands tall in the center. Cervantes sits on the chair above the pedestal, looking at Don Quixote riding a horse and holding a gun in front and Sancho Panza riding a donkey. The clear pool reflects the reflection of the monument, which is ethereal and picturesque, rippling with the waves. Around the square, the Seville-style buildings that blend Arab and Spanish styles are lined up in rows, elegant and dignified. The two tallest buildings in Madrid that are most loved by citizens and best reflect the development of contemporary Madrid are: the 142-meter-high Madrid Tower built in 1957 on the left side of the monument; and the 117-meter-high Spanish Building built in 1953 behind the monument. There was an endless stream of visitors beside the monument, by the pond, and under the big trees, and the sound of snapping photos could be heard all the time.

On both sides of the monument stand the stone statues of Don Quixote's two favorites, the ordinary village girl Aldonza Lorenzo and the beautiful Dulcinea del Toboso in his imagination. A building that Wang Jianlin gave up on building, a light fountain, and a less famous sculpture. Although it is simple, it is very suitable for resting here and talking about life.

At the end of Gran Vía is the Plaza de España. Speaking of this square, it is really interesting. There are several Plaza de España in Europe. As far as I know, there are Plaza de España in Madrid, Seville, Barcelona, ​​and Rome, Italy. It can be seen that Spain had a profound influence on Europe during the British Empire.

Spanish Square is located at the westernmost end of Grand Avenue, just a few steps away from the Madrid Palace. It is one of the most popular landmarks in Madrid. It is famous for the Cevantes Monument. Two striking buildings behind the Spanish Square: the Madrid Tower and the Spanish Tower, once the tallest building in Europe, built in 1948. The top floors of both buildings are good places to enjoy the panoramic view of Madrid.