La Latina is Madrid at its oldest and most authentic. Over the medieval town's layout, its irregular streets (Cava Baja, Cava Alta, Almendro) hold the city's greatest density of historic taverns, and Plaza de la Paja recovers the splendour of Habsburg Madrid.
On Sundays, the Rastro unfolds Spain's most famous open-air market between Plaza de Cascorro and Las Américas, a tradition spanning more than four centuries.
Rehabilitated buildings overlooking San Francisco el Grande or the old town's rooftops offer character-filled homes, much sought after by those wanting to live Madrid's essence with Madrid Río and the centre on foot.
