Main Square
Plaza Mayor de Madrid · Sol
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:50
Welcome to the Main Market Square, a place that stands as a monumental testament to the grandeur of medieval urban planning. This square is not merely a central gathering point; it is the largest medieval Market Square in all of…
Listen in the app2Europe's First Shopping Mall — The Sukiennice1:47
Occupying the very center of the square is the Sukiennice, or the Cloth Hall. Built in its current form primarily in the fifteenth century, this structure is essentially the world’s first shopping mall. …
Listen in the app3A Tragic Rivalry — Saint Mary's Basilica1:47
Turning our eyes toward the corner of the square, we are met by the imposing silhouette of Saint Mary's Basilica. This 13th-century Gothic masterpiece is the most important church in the city after the royal cathedral on the…
Listen in the app4The Knights of the Square — The Pigeons of Krakow1:41
One cannot visit the Main Square without noticing the sheer number of pigeons that call it home. These birds have become a peculiar symbol of the city, and of course, there is a legend to explain their presence. …
Listen in the app5The Leaning Tower of Poland — The Town Hall Tower1:41
On the opposite side of the Cloth Hall stands a solitary, massive structure: the 70-meter-high Town Hall Tower. This is all that remains of the 14th-century town hall that was demolished in the early 1800s. …
Listen in the app6Blind Love and Modern Art — Eros Bendato1:37
Nestled near the Town Hall Tower is a starkly different kind of monument: a massive, hollow bronze head lying on its side. This is 'Eros Bendato,' a piece of modern art by the renowned sculptor Igor Mitoraj. …
Listen in the app7A Culinary Invention — Bagels and Pierogi1:43
Beyond the buildings and the legends, the Main Square is a paradise for 'foodies' and a site of significant culinary history. You might be surprised to learn that the humble bagel, a global breakfast staple, originally comes from…
Listen in the app8Closing1:26
As our exploration of the Main Market Square concludes, take a moment to look across the 40,000 square meters of history that surround you. You have stood where kings and queens ruled for five hundred years, where merchants from…
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What is Main Square?
Main Square is a place in Sol with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sol |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 32 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.4155, -3.7074 |
| Last updated |
