Plaza de Oriente
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.
Plaza de Oriente | |
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View of the park facing the Royal Palace | |
Location | Madrid, Spain |
It is located between some important landmarks in Madrid: To the west is the Royal Palace, the Teatro Real ("Royal Theater") to the east, and the Royal Monastery of the Incarnation to the north.
Buildings around the square
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Teatro Real
- Royal Monastery of La EncarnaciĆ³n
Monument to Philip IV
At the heart of the Plaza de Oriente lies a monument dedicated to Philip IV of Spain.
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