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Plaza Major - Madrid - Spain dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was outside Madrid. In the beginning it was just a consumer goods market. In 1917, by order of King Philip III, construction began on the current square surrounded by wooden buildings, which burned down three times in 1631, 1672 and 1790.
Each time they were rebuilt, the last time after Juan Villanueva's project. The buildings erected after the last decade, can be admired today in the Plaza Major which measures 120 meters long and 90 meters wide. The most important building inside the square is the Panderia House, the headquarters of the bakers' guild, completed in 1590 just before to establish the market. The current design with symmetrical towers dates back to the last fire in 1790. The walls, with a special color, were added only more recently in 1992.
This is a short history of this beautiful square and symbol of Madrid.

Description
Plaza Major - Madrid - Spain dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was outside Madrid. In the beginning it was just a consumer goods market. In 1917, by order of King Philip III, construction began on the current square surrounded by wooden buildings, which burned down three times in 1631, 1672 and 1790.
Each time they were rebuilt, the last time after Juan Villanueva's project. The buildings erected after the last decade, can be admired today in the Plaza Major which measures 120 meters long and 90 meters wide. The most important building inside the square is the Panderia House, the headquarters of the bakers' guild, completed in 1590 just before to establish the market. The current design with symmetrical towers dates back to the last fire in 1790. The walls, with a special color, were added only more recently in 1992.
This is a short history of this beautiful square and symbol of Madrid.