Plaza de Olavide hasn’t always had its current form. From 1934, the entire plaza was occupied by a covered, octagonal market. In November 1974, the market was demolished in a spectacular controlled explosion, opening up the plaza as one of Madrid’s most agreeable public spaces. To see the plaza’s history told in pictures, step into Bar Méntrida at No 3 for a drink and admire the photos on the wall.
