Plaza de la Paja, Madrid

#470 among attractions in Madrid

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Plaza de la Paja (address: Plaza de la Paja) is a place located in Madrid (Madrid autonomous community) and belongs to the category of relax in park, park.

It is situated at an altitude of 2136 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 40°24'46"N latitude and 3°42'42"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Plaza de la Paja is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Segovia - Costanilla San Andrés (bus, 2 min walk), La Latina (metro, 6 min walk), Sol (train, 16 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Chapel of the Bishop (church, 1 min walk), Latina (neighbourhood, 2 min walk), San Pedro el Real (church, 2 min walk).

Elevation: 2136 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°24'46"N, 3°42'42"W

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Plaza de la PajaCentro Madrid (Palacio)Madrid Spain

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Plaza de la Paja – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, Real Armería, Muslim Walls of Madrid.

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Madrid's vibrant main square
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Museum, History museum, Military museum
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Museum, Art museum
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Monuments and statues
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City hall, Baroque architecture
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Monuments and statues
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Which popular attractions are close to Plaza de la Paja?

Nearby attractions include Chapel of the Bishop, Madrid (1 min walk), Latina, Madrid (2 min walk), San Pedro el Real, Madrid (2 min walk), Cervecería San Andrés, Madrid (2 min walk).

How to get to Plaza de la Paja by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza de la Paja:

Bus

Segovia - Costanilla San Andrés • Lines: 31, 50, 65 (2 min walk)
Bailén - Yeseros • Lines: 148 (4 min walk)

Metro

La Latina • Lines: L5 (6 min walk)
Ópera • Lines: L2, L5, R (10 min walk)

Train

Sol (16 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (18 min walk)