Spain Square, located directly in the center of the city, is not only the main square of the city of Madrid and an important road junction, but also the largest area in Spain, because it covers an area equal to nearly 37 thousand sq. M. m.

Once on the ground the area grew magnificent gardens. In 1656, King Charles III ordered to build a monastery on the site, which has not become operational. A century later, Joseph Bonaparte founded the stables and barracks for the army, and in the early 20th century it was decided to demolish them and break area on the site.

The area is surrounded by such important buildings, it is a symbol of Madrid as Madrid Tower building "Spain", as well as built in the modernist style of the magnificent buildings shahtennoy Asturian companies and Casa Gaillardot.

Madrid tower 142 meters, was built between 1954 and 1957, it is one of the tallest buildings in Europe. The tower, located in one corner of the square and is the largest shopping and entertainment center, was built by the architect Otamendi Machimbarrena. Before the construction of the South Tower in Brussels in 1967, Madrid Tower was the tallest building in Europe.

The building "Spain", built in 1953 and consists of 25 floors, a shopping center, as well as office space and residential apartments. Today, in a building undergoing restoration.

One of the most famous and beautiful buildings in Madrid - Cash Gaillarde ranked project by Federico Arias Rey, it is a true example of Madrid's modernist architecture. Right in front of it is a building of Asturian Shahtennoy company, which today houses the Council of Culture of Madrid.

In the center of the square is a magnificent monument to Cervantes and his two characters - Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.