Plaza de la Villa is one of medieval Madrid’s best preserved architectural and monumental ensembles. Located in the historical centre, close to Puerta del Sol and accessible from Calle Mayor, three small streets start here which follow the medieval layout of the city: Calle del Codo, Calle del Cordón and Calle de Madrid. The square adopted its current name in the 15th century when the city was granted the title “Noble and Loyal”. The square contains the main façades of three buildings of great historical and artistic value that were built in different historical periods:the Lujanes House and Tower (15th century), The Casa de Cisneros building (16th century) and the Baroque-style Casa de la Villa building (17th century).