Plaza Tirso de Molina
Plaza Tirso de Molina
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The area
Neighborhood: Embajadores
How to get there
- Tirso de Molina • 1 min walk
- La Latina • 4 min walk
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Bibu
Wroclaw, Poland170 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Another statue on another plaza. Nothing impressive.
Ok to see if you are close or going out of the metro/bus there.
Ok to see if you are close or going out of the metro/bus there.
Written April 8, 2019
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK828,871 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
This was a really vibrant Plaza and area we visited on our eight days holiday to Madrid and what a great find.
This area is a bit more edgy than some of the other more touristic plazas close by but it's a great place to visit.
Although there seems to be a lot of shopping outlets not so much in the plaza but in the streets leading into the plaza there are a lot of really good restaurants and bars in and around the plaza especially Apolo Bar,La Parrilla De Galicia ,Taberna Tirso De Molina to name but some ,there's also a theatre here called Teatro Neuvo Apolo which looks interesting and of course you have the obligatory statue of the great man in whose name the plaza takes it's name.
We enjoyed our visit here,we hit a couple of bars and enjoyed the more local vibe to this plaza which is really easy to locate, we jumped the metro down to stop Tirso De Molina which brings you up into the plaza .
Well worth checking out.
This area is a bit more edgy than some of the other more touristic plazas close by but it's a great place to visit.
Although there seems to be a lot of shopping outlets not so much in the plaza but in the streets leading into the plaza there are a lot of really good restaurants and bars in and around the plaza especially Apolo Bar,La Parrilla De Galicia ,Taberna Tirso De Molina to name but some ,there's also a theatre here called Teatro Neuvo Apolo which looks interesting and of course you have the obligatory statue of the great man in whose name the plaza takes it's name.
We enjoyed our visit here,we hit a couple of bars and enjoyed the more local vibe to this plaza which is really easy to locate, we jumped the metro down to stop Tirso De Molina which brings you up into the plaza .
Well worth checking out.
Written May 23, 2018
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Dave Bloch
Progreso, Mexico183 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We rented a beautiful apartment here for five nights. It is very convenient to the Atocha station (by Metro or bus) and perfect for exploring old Madrid on foot. Plaza Mayor is 5 minutes, the Palacio is 12.
WINDOW SHOPPERS: Tirso is a center of the Madrid wholesale clothing industry, meaning there are many shops with beautiful window displays but you can't buy a thing! Save a ton of money by walking around this neighborhood. (Some shops open to the public for end-of-season liquidations; signs will be easy to see.)
WINDOW SHOPPERS: Tirso is a center of the Madrid wholesale clothing industry, meaning there are many shops with beautiful window displays but you can't buy a thing! Save a ton of money by walking around this neighborhood. (Some shops open to the public for end-of-season liquidations; signs will be easy to see.)
Written May 12, 2018
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solomio123
Dublin, Ireland140 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
I have visited Tirso de Molina many times recently. Some great restaurants etc. Some reviewers describe this plaza as gritty. Indeed. There is a substantial population of unfortunate homeless people that have made it their base. On one occasion as we dined al fresco a group stood staring at our party eating. This was done in an organized, though not threatening manner. Taking a walk through recently I saw an elderly gentleman take a fall. The cause we soon discovered was the grills over the small rain drains had been removed. Treacherous for the unwary. I do not know who removed these grills.
Just be warned what can be described as gritty may be something else altogether.
Just be warned what can be described as gritty may be something else altogether.
Written April 24, 2018
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Jonathan L
London, UK59 contributions
Aug 2016
Plaza Tirso de Molina is named after the 17th century dramatist/poet - Tirso de Molino - and is situated about 5 minutes’ walk from Puerta del Sol. It is a small square surrounded by several cafes as well as a large Lidls supermarket. The square is dominated by a statue of de Molio himself standing proudly in the centre.
Although not one of the prettiest squares in Madrid, this square has a certain gritty and faded charm and seems popular with locals. You can also find several flower stands in the square and it is pleasing to smell the scent of fresh flowers which fills the air.
During the summer it is relaxing to sit outside one of the many cafes and watch the world pass by. However be aware that like many crowded areas pickpockets may operate, so take care of your wallets, purses and valuables.
Although not one of the prettiest squares in Madrid, this square has a certain gritty and faded charm and seems popular with locals. You can also find several flower stands in the square and it is pleasing to smell the scent of fresh flowers which fills the air.
During the summer it is relaxing to sit outside one of the many cafes and watch the world pass by. However be aware that like many crowded areas pickpockets may operate, so take care of your wallets, purses and valuables.
Written August 16, 2016
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Plaza Tirso de Molina is a public square in central Madrid and named for a Spanish Baroque dramatist, poet and Roman Catholic monk. There's even a statue of Molina in the square dressed in his monk's habit. Around the square are some decent cafes and restaurants, plus a Carrefour and a Lidl.
The square is well away from the main tourist district and to be quite frank, thats a good thing. There's a large homeless population who like to hang out in and around the square. I stayed in a hostel close to the square and passed it every day to take the metro and the homeless seem to be here both night and day. They're basically harmless except when they use the square a public lavatory, even when there's people around.
To be quite frank, the 4 and 5 star ratings are a joke. The square is pretty average as squares go in Madrid. Combined with the homeless population and their aforementioned toiletry habits, this is a place few tourists would ever want to visit
The square is well away from the main tourist district and to be quite frank, thats a good thing. There's a large homeless population who like to hang out in and around the square. I stayed in a hostel close to the square and passed it every day to take the metro and the homeless seem to be here both night and day. They're basically harmless except when they use the square a public lavatory, even when there's people around.
To be quite frank, the 4 and 5 star ratings are a joke. The square is pretty average as squares go in Madrid. Combined with the homeless population and their aforementioned toiletry habits, this is a place few tourists would ever want to visit
Written April 11, 2019
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travelholic99
Hong Kong, China1,022 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
It was a great experience to spend a few hours there, to enjoy the local atmosphere. There is a street nearby called Celle Cave Baja. Many nice local food mainly tapas are available there. Celle Cave Baja is a very colourful and beautiful street with over a dozen of eateries there. It is not so crowd in the afternoon though many of the restaurants open in late afternoon.
Written January 20, 2018
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ursa p
Ljubljana, Slovenia39 contributions
Nov 2017 • Business
Cosy square with cafes & restaurants. I stopped there for coffee and dinner, friendly staff, mostly locals visiting, would definitely recommend. A bakery and a supermarket are also at hand.
Written November 5, 2017
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mark s
Scotland, UK661 contributions
Sep 2017
One or two nice places to eat in the square, plus a theatre (we saw Carmen there), a mix of working (and not working) and middle classes with an edge to it. There is a daily flower market and on a Sunday the square is filled with left wing and anarchists stalls selling the politics and momentos, a few hundred metres from the bustle of the rastro. Worth a walk through on a Sunday.
Written October 8, 2017
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MrFX
Victoria Capital Regional District, Canada54 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We rented an apartment through AirBnB right on the square here for five night during Easter week, because of this not all shops were open all of the time. Busy square, several restaurants/bars, bakery, Supermarket, fruit and veggie store, it's a Metro stop also. Close enough to walk to Plaza Mayor, Plaza del Sol, Gran Via, Prado etc. We felt safe data d night, it's well lit. We're deck sitting outside people and enjoyed a couple glasses of wine watching the people come and go through the plaza. Would happily stay in this neighborhood again.
Written April 16, 2017
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Hola! Alguien jefe contarme un poco cómo es la zona de Tirso de Molina para alojarse? Es segura?
Gracias!!!
Written April 21, 2019
Hola. Yo por Tirso no se alojé, estuve por el Rastro. Si es segura? No se muy buena fama no tiene, pero ya se sabe cuestión de suerte. Saludos.
Written April 21, 2019
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