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The Plaza de Oriente is a square in the historic center of Madrid, Spain. Rectangular in shape and monumental in character, it was designed in 1844 by Narciso Pascual y Colomer. The square was propagated by King Joseph I, who ordered the demolition of the medieval houses on the site.
The beautiful Plaza de Oriente can be found in Madrid's historic centre, surrounded by two of Madrid's most important buildings; the Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre.
Ocupa una planta hexagonal irregular, a cuyos lados norte y sur se extienden dos pequeñas calles, la de Felipe V y la de Carlos III, que comunican la plaza de Oriente con el centro histórico de la ciudad. Presenta dos fachadas principales: la occidental, que da a la plaza de Oriente, y la oriental, situada en la plaza de Isabel II.
With its perfectly-designed gardens, the Plaza de Oriente has become a museum of sculptures due to the twenty figures of different Spanish monarchs that surround the area. Share Facebook
Located across from the Royal Palace, this 1.6-hectare garden is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Madrid. The gardens were planned by José Bonaparte, who wanted the gardens to highlight the Palacio and the Teatro Real.
Plaza de Oriente. Madrid, Spain, Europe. Madrid. This graceful square is one central Madrid's most beautiful, home as it is to a royal palace that once had aspirations to be the Spanish Versailles, sophisticated cafes watched over by apartments that cost the equivalent of a royal salary, and the Teatro Real, Madrid’s opera house and one of ...
Located in front of the magnificent Royal Palace is Plaza De Oriente, a beautiful oasis of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of the vibrant metropoleos of Madrid.
