The largest building in Madrid is the Casa de la Villa, or Town Hall. From 1644 until it was finished in 1696, architects were constructing the Plaza to actually originally to be a prison; however, when it was completely finished in the 1700’s, it served another purpose as well.
This is why two symmetrical doors were made; one door is to lead to a prison, and another door is to lead to the town hall. Town hall is located in the Plaza de la Villa alongside other very old attractions. Some of the oldest buildings in Madrid are located at or around Plaza de la Villa.
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