Start the exploration at the Pontejos Square, and make your way to the infamous Plaza Mayor—a historical square that in 1680, witnessed the largest “auto-de-fe", or public condemnation, in the annals of Madrid. Next, your route will lead you to Santo Domingo Square, where once stood the dark dungeons of the Holy Office. Can you guess the primary heresy accused of the inmates? Keep your curiosity piqued as you stroll to the Royal Monastery of La Encarnacion and Torija Square, landmarks indelibly linked to the grim history of the Inquisition. Learn about prominent figures like the dreaded Tomas de Torquemada, who wielded enormous power and instilled fear far and wide.