orlds Fair and Barcelona hosted the Olympics. The Plaza's of Spain have played an important role in the culture of Spain. Plaza's served as the civic and economic center till the end of the 19th century, for many of the largest cities of Spain. The Plaza Mayor, located in Madrid, the capital of Spain, was built in the 17th century. It was used everyday as a public market and was the scene of public ceremonies. It was used as a bullring for royal festivals and held as many as 50,000 spectators The Plaza de la Villa marks what was once old Madrid; here you can see stunning artwork and brilliant architecture. The Plaza de Oriente holds a fascinating story. The statues that surround the Plaza were actually built for the palace roof, but they were to heavy. The Plaza de las Ventas holds the largest bullfighting ring in Spain. The Plaza de Espana is one Madrid's most popular meeting place. The square obtained its' appearance during the Franco period. In Segovia you can find the Plaza Mayor, Which is located near the Alcazar. In the city of Toledo, you find the Plaza de Zocodover. It is located in the middle of town and and is known the ancient horse fairs. Sevilla is the home of the following Plaza's; Plaza de Santa Cruz, Plaza de Espana, Plaza Dona Elvira, and Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza. ...
