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Plaza de Pontejos is close to the Puerta del Sol. This is where Calle del Marqués Viudo de Pontejos begins. The writer, Benito Pérez Galdós, used Number one of this street to set the home of Jacinta and the Santa Cruz family, in the novel, Fortunata y Jacinta. In 1980, TVE made an adaptation of Galdós’ novel with a short film series of the same name, directed by Mario Camus, and starring Ana Belén and Maribel Martín.
Plaza de Pontejos, which this building forms part of, has existed since 1841, when the St. Phillip Cloister was pulled down and it was bordered by the Real Casa de Postas. Its name is in memory of Joaquín Vizcaíno, the widowed Marquis of Pontejos, who was the Mayor of Madrid from 1834 to 1836.
This square and adjacent streets have housed several haberdashery shops since the mid-20th century.
Docking stations:
- Carretas (calle Carretas, 8)
- Calle Mayor, 20
- Plaza de Jacinto Benavente
- Plaza de la Provincia, 1
- Puerta del Sol A y B
Explore Madrid by visiting the locations of some of Spain’s most successful TV series, following a route that we guarantee will leave you as addicted to the city as you are to your favourite shows.
The city’s official sightseeing card includes a tourist travel pass.
An observation deck 92 metres above the ground.
Our online store (in Spanish) sells artisan souvenirs.
