Plaza de Oriente
Plaza de Oriente
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Neighborhood: Austrias
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- Ópera • 3 min walk
- Santo Domingo • 7 min walk
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,793 contributions
Sep 2019
This public square in Madrid is a great place to take a stroll among green lawns and shrubs as well as various statues. The square is also located across from Madrid’s Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre. While the plaza was busy when I visited, there was still an atmosphere of serenity. There are places to sit and enjoy the shade on hot days and wide walkways for strolling.
Written April 7, 2020
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MDOGP
Dallas, TX1,230 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
This square was designed in the late 17th century by the Bourbon royal family. The gardens are beautiful with aromatic roses, cypresses, and magnolias. At the center resides the statue of Philip the 4th, and all the statues of different kings from Spain.
Written September 9, 2020
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Robert L
Amherst, MA1,616 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
This is definitely worth seeing, especially if you go to the Royal Palace. It is on the same street and half was along the side of the Palace.
I consider the row of statues of the 600-800AD Kings to be outstanding. The park and fountain are also outstanding.
Leonardo helped design the statue as the horse and rider are unbalanced.
I consider the row of statues of the 600-800AD Kings to be outstanding. The park and fountain are also outstanding.
Leonardo helped design the statue as the horse and rider are unbalanced.
Written September 13, 2021
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
Jun 2021
The Plaza de Oriente is a square located across from the Royal Palace. It is rectangular in shape and monumental in character and it was designed by Narciso Pascual y Colomer. The square was opened in 1844. In the same year the equestrian statue of Felipe IV was erected. The gardens were planned by Jose Bonaparte, who wanted the gardens to highlight the Palace and the Royal Theater. One of the most beautiful squares in Madrid.
Written January 24, 2022
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,287 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Plaza del Oriente is an attractive garden square near the Royal Palace and the Opera House in Madrid. There is a statue of King Felipe IV on his mount in the middle of the park. Some large trees and benches make for a good shaded area to relax.
Written November 30, 2023
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Jack
Old Bethpage, NY3,390 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The Plaza de Oriente is a beautiful plaza comprised of statues and gardens next to the Royal Palace. It is a beautiful place to just enjoy the weather and relax. I highly recommend stopping here.
Written June 27, 2024
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digitalroc
Calgary, Canada2,064 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Plaza de Oriente is located in front of the Royal Palace, along with the Monument to Felipe IV. The plaza was designed in 1844 and is an attractive garden plaza. I didn’t spend much time here, other than walking through it on my way to the highlight of the area, the Royal Palace.
Written July 28, 2023
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BDavis1236
Westland, MI1,762 contributions
Nov 2019
Lovely little garden that leads from the palace to the town, so really going to be a place you tend to pass trhough a lot.
Stately place with a fountain, and now a couch for people to sit on to pose in front of the palace. Located between the Palace and the Teatro Real.
Didn't spend a lot of time hanging out here, but you definitely could.
Stately place with a fountain, and now a couch for people to sit on to pose in front of the palace. Located between the Palace and the Teatro Real.
Didn't spend a lot of time hanging out here, but you definitely could.
Written March 26, 2020
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Jul 2019
The Plaza de Oriente is a public square in the historic centre of Madrid where the Roayala Palace is also located. It is rectangular in shape and monumental in character for all the statues and monuments honouring past Spanish Royals as well as Spanish military heroes.
Some of the most important builds are, the Royal Palace to the west, the Royal Theatre to the east, and to the north is the Royal Monastery of the Incarnation. There's also plenty of cafes and restaurants on the east side next to the Royal Theatre.
Great square with many monumental buildings, monuments and statues.
Some of the most important builds are, the Royal Palace to the west, the Royal Theatre to the east, and to the north is the Royal Monastery of the Incarnation. There's also plenty of cafes and restaurants on the east side next to the Royal Theatre.
Great square with many monumental buildings, monuments and statues.
Written August 6, 2019
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Rebecca S
Athens, Greece29 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Lovely and artistic plaza (many beautiful gardens) among the Royal Palace and the Royal Theater in the heart of the city.
Written February 5, 2019
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Where is the entrance to the Public car park at Plaza de Oriente?
Written September 9, 2019
Sorry! We arrived on foot so we never used the car park.
Written September 16, 2019
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