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Wide view of Casa de la Panadería building at Plaza Mayor in Madrid with red painted facade, decorative frescoes, two corner towers with spires, stone arches at ground level, and people walking on cobblestone plaza

Plaza Mayor Madrid Spain - Casa de la Panadería with frescoes and arcades

The Casa de la Panadería dominates Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain, featuring ornate frescoes by Carlos Franco on its red facade, flanked by twin clock towers and stone arcades below.

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Historic Heart of Madrid

Plaza Mayor has been the center of Madrid life since the 17th century, hosting markets, bullfights, and public ceremonies.

Architectural Splendor

The Casa de la Panadería, once the royal bakery, displays magnificent frescoes depicting mythological figures across its baroque facade.

Living Monument

Today, tourists and locals gather beneath the stone arcades, continuing centuries of tradition in one of Europe's most beautiful squares.

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Photo ID

1310151724

Capture Date

October 2013

Original Size

Photographer

Daniel Sczepansky

Location

Madrid , Spain

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Projection

Cylindrical

Horizontal FOV

92.7°

Vertical FOV

57.2°

Source Images

4

Lens

Standard

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