Stop by Plaza de España, a cinematic square designed by Aníbal González in 1929. Stroll around the plaza and take in the canal, where you can travel by boat.
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Plaza de España is a large, well-known square whose design is credited to Aníbal González in 1929, the architect also behind the plaza of the same name in Seville. Its features include a canal on which visitors can travel by boat, giving the space a distinctive look compared with Madrid's more traditional squares.
The plaza is open at all times and free to visit, with a typical stop of around twenty minutes. It suits a short walk or photo break and is often combined with other stops in the surrounding area.
Plaza de España is a large, well-known square whose design is credited to Aníbal González in 1929, the architect also behind the plaza of the same name in Seville. Its features include a canal on which visitors can travel by boat, giving the space a distinctive look compared with Madrid's more traditional squares.
The plaza is open at all times and free to visit, with a typical stop of around twenty minutes. It suits a short walk or photo break and is often combined with other stops in the surrounding area.
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early morning, morning, afternoon, early evening or evening
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