Plaza de Oriente

Plaza de Oriente, in Madrid

Plaza de Oriente is an elegant square between the Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre, in Madrid. The Madrid audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this harmonious ensemble, adorned with statues of kings and gardens.

A royal square adorned with statues

Plaza de Oriente extends between the Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre, to which it owes its name. Laid out in the nineteenth century, it deploys elegant gardens adorned with statues of kings of Spain. In its centre stands a majestic equestrian statue of King Philip IV. A harmonious and refined space, lined with cafés, Plaza de Oriente is one of the finest monumental ensembles of Madrid and a prized place of promenade, at the foot of the palace.

What to see

You admire the gardens adorned with statues of kings of Spain and the majestic equestrian statue of Philip IV, between the Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre. Plaza de Oriente is one of the finest monumental ensembles of Madrid. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Plaza de Oriente lies between the Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre, in the heart of Madrid, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the cafés around have their own hours. The square is particularly pleasant during a stroll.

What is on Plaza de Oriente in Madrid?

Elegant gardens adorned with statues of kings of Spain and a majestic equestrian statue of Philip IV, between the Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre.

Where is Plaza de Oriente?

Between the Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre, in the heart of Madrid.