Often referred to as the soul of a city, public squares are usually thronging with life and colorful characters. Find out what's going on at Plaza de San Ildefonso and look for clues to its long history.

Plaza de San Ildefonso is free to enter, so you can have a great day out in Malasana without opening your wallet. When you're ready to leave this public square, have a look at some of the area's other popular locations. Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium are our top picks.

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Madrid (MAD)

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Great location, walkable distance to prime area

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