Plaza de la Villa Review

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Plaza de la Villa

  • Address: C. Mayor, Palacio, Madrid | Map It

Fodor's Review:

Madrid's town council met in this medieval-looking complex starting in the Middle Ages, though starting in the second quarter of 2009, they'll move to the new city hall headquarters in the post office building at Plaza Cibeles. The oldest building is the Casa de los Lujanes, on the east side—it's the one with the Mudejar tower. Built as a private home in the late 15th century, the house carries the Lujanes crest over the main doorway. Also on the plaza's east end is the brick-and-stone Casa de la Villa, built in 1629, a classic example of Madrid design with clean lines and spire-topped corner towers. Connected by an overhead walkway, the Casa de Cisneros was commissioned in 1537 by the nephew of Cardinal Cisneros. It's one of Madrid's rare examples of the flamboyant plateresque style, which has been likened to splashed water.

  • Open: Closed to public except for free guided tour in Spanish Mon. at 5
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