Plaza de España
A grand square at the western end of Gran Vía, with statues of Cervantes and Don Quixote, and rooftop bars in the surrounding high-rises.
The centerpiece is the Cervantes Monument, with bronze equestrian statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. After a 2021 renovation, the green space and pedestrian areas were expanded, and a walkway links the square to the Royal Palace and the Sabatini Gardens. Flanking the square are the Edificio España (now a hotel) and the Torre de Madrid, both landmarks from the mid-20th century. The rooftop bar at the Edificio España offers 360-degree city views and sunsets (purchase required). The square is open all day and free to enter. Plaza de España metro station is right here, and it is a 10-minute walk west to the Temple of Debod.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Temple of Debod
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales
- Almudena Cathedral
- Malasaña
- Chocolatería San Ginés
- Mercado de San Miguel
- Gran Vía