Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid

Name: Plaza Santa Ana
Address: Plaza de Santa Ana s/n, Madrid, 28012, Spain
Telephone: +34 915 31 44 13

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Plaza de Santa Ana is a plaza located in central Madrid, Spain, nearby Puerta del Sol and Calle de Huertas, in the Barrio de las Letras. It features monuments to Spanish Golden Age writer Pedro Calderón de la Barca and to the poet and playwright Federico García Lorca and numerous restaurants, cafes and tapas bars, with its terraces covering most of the sides surfaces. ()

Local name: Plaza de Santa Ana Coordinates: 40°24'53"N, 3°42'3"W

Address

Plaza de Santa Ana s/nCentro Madrid (Cortes)Madrid 28012 Spain

Contact

+34 915 31 44 13

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Plaza Santa Ana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Puerta del Sol, Monument to Federico García Lorca, Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Casino de Madrid.

~1110 ftNW
City gate, Square
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
6 min walk • Nestled at the very heart of Madrid, Puerta del Sol serves as the pulsating center of the Spanish capital. Historically a city gate, this famed public square is steeped in history and brimming with the vibrant energy of contemporary urban life.
~90 ftE
Monuments and statues
Monument to Federico García Lorca, Madrid
1 min walk • In the heart of Madrid, Spain, lies a poignant tribute to one of the country's most beloved poets and playwrights – the Monument to Federico García Lorca. Situated in the Plaza de Santa Ana, this memorial honors the life and work of Lorca, who was tragically...
~980 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Madrid
5 min walk • In the heart of Madrid, the Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree stands as an emblematic symbol of the city. Crafted by the renowned sculptor Antonio Navarro Santafé, this charming sculpture captures the attention of both locals and tourists alike.
~1100 ftN
Nightlife, Gambling, Social club
Casino de Madrid, Madrid
6 min walk • The Casino de Madrid is currently located in Madrid, Spain on number 15 Calle de Alcalá. It was born as a social club in 1836, outside of politics and with the intention of being a place where its members could congregate in peace. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
~1270 ftSW
Square
Plaza de Tirso de Molina, Madrid
7 min walk • The plaza de Tirso de Molina is a public square in the city of Madrid, Spain.
~640 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Cervantes, Madrid
4 min walk • Miguel de Cervantes or the Statue of Cervantes is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Erected in 1835, it is dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. It lies on the Plaza de las Cortes, in front of the Congress of Deputies.
~1320 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Mariblanca, Madrid
7 min walk • The statues known as Mariblanca are female figures of uncertain origin which may relate to the fertility goddesses Venus or Fortuna. The name, which is common in Spanish relates to a statue which was purchased in the year 1625 by a Florentine merchant Ludovico Turchi as a gift to crown the lost Fountain of Faith in Madrid.
~1130 ftN
Fine art museum in 18th-century palace
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid
6 min walk • The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, located on the Calle de Alcalá in the heart of Madrid, currently functions as a museum and gallery.
~1400 ftN
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Iglesia de las Calatravas, Madrid
7 min walk • The Church of las Calatravas is a church located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1995. The external façade was revamped in 1866 following a project by Juan de Madrazo.
~940 ftE
17th-century house museum of playwright
House-Museum of Lope de Vega, Madrid
5 min walk • The House-Museum of Lope de Vega is a writer's house museum in the former home of the "golden age" writer Lope de Vega, located in Madrid, Spain. The sixteenth-century house was bought by the writer in 1610.
~190 ftNE
Theater, Juan de Villanueva, Concerts and shows
Teatro Español, Madrid
1 min walk • Teatro Español is a public theater administered by the Government of Madrid, Spain. The prime location was an open-air theater in medieval times where small venues and some theatrical pieces, which formed famous classical literature in later years, were staged. Its establishment was authorized by a decree of Philip II in 1565.

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Which popular attractions are close to Plaza Santa Ana?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Federico García Lorca, Madrid (1 min walk), Teatro Español, Madrid (1 min walk), Palace of Santoña, Madrid (2 min walk), St Sebastian's Church, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Plaza Santa Ana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza Santa Ana:

Bus

Príncipe - Pza. Sta. Ana • Lines: M1 (1 min walk)
Cruz - Pza. Benavente • Lines: M1 (3 min walk)

Metro

Antón Martín • Lines: L1 (5 min walk)
Sol • Lines: L1, L2, L3 (6 min walk)

Train

Sol (6 min walk)
Embajadores (17 min walk)