Continue walking and you will arrive to Plaza de España. This large square is surrounded by some of the strangest and most enigmatic buildings in Madrid.
The most impressive of all, located in front of the square, is the Edificio de España, characterized by its staggered silhouette at four heights. Until 2006, it contained a mall, apartments, luxury residences and offices. Today it is in the process of being renovated to contain luxury residences, though at the moment it has the appearance of an abandoned building.
Across the square, on Calle Ferraz 2, is Casa Gallardo, the pinnacle of Madrid modernism.
In the centre of the square is a large fountain dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes featuring sculptures of his most famous characters, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.
