Casa de la Panadería is the most prominent building on Madrid’s Plaza Mayor, established in 1590 as the city’s leading bakery. Carlos Franco decorated its painted façade, which stands out among the square’s historic fronts. Inside, the halls have vaulted ceilings, tapestries and frescoes; access is usually limited, but special events and fairs can open the rooms to the public. The building also houses a tourist office with self-service terminals for mobile guides and virtual tours. Check for a public event if you want to see beyond the façade.
A bakery built for Plaza Mayor
Casa de la Panadería was established in 1590 and began as Madrid’s most important bakery. Its position on Plaza Mayor makes it one of the square’s defining buildings. The painted façade, decorated by Carlos Franco, gives the front its distinctive appearance.
Inside the halls
The interior has vaulted ceilings, tapestries and frescoes. The building is not regularly open for general visits, but access has been granted during events such as a monastic fair. Civil weddings are also held here, with ceremonies taking place in rooms overlooking the square.
The tourist office
A tourist office inside Casa de la Panadería has self-service terminals for mobile guides and virtual tours. Check for access to the public areas separately from access to the halls, which depends on special occasions.
FAQ
Can you visit the inside of Casa de la Panadería?
The interior is not regularly open for general visits. Special events and fairs have provided limited access to its halls.
What can you see inside Casa de la Panadería?
The halls have vaulted ceilings, tapestries and frescoes. The building also has a balcony overlooking Plaza Mayor.
Where is Casa de la Panadería?
It is on Plaza Mayor in central Madrid.
Does Casa de la Panadería have a tourist office?
Yes. Its tourist office has self-service terminals for mobile guides and virtual tours.
