Plaza de Espana and other Madrid, Spain Things to Do Tips

Plaza de Espana

The Plaza de Espana is a big public Plaza with a green garden, a fountain and the famous Cervantes Statue. (1915). Around the Plaza are two monumental buildings of the Franco era: The Edificio Espana (107 m) and the Torre de Madrid (124 m).

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Directions: The Plaza de Espana is located north of the Placio Real and at the eastern end of Gran Via
Metro: Plaza Espana.

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Plaza Mayor: Plaza Mayor

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on May 31, 2003

Building at Plaza Mayor

The Plaza Mayor is the main plaza of Madrid since 1620. In the middle of the Plaza is a horse statue (Felipe III) which is the perfect meeting point for VT meetings. In the past the Plaza was used for bullfights, nowadays under its arches are stores, restaurants and tapas bars.

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Directions: The Plaza Mayor is a short walk west from Puerta del Sol.
Metro: Sol, Opera

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Puerta del Sol: Puerta del Sol

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Puerta del Sol

The Puerta del Sol is one of the busiest Plazas in the centre of Madrid. It is a good starting point to explore the city. At the Puerta del Sol is the Bear Statue, the Kilometre Zero Marker and the Casa de Correos building. The area around Puerto del Sol is crowded with bars, cafes, shops and stores.

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Directions: The Puerta del Sol is in the centre of Old Madrid, just east of Plaza Mayor.
Metro: Sol

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La Castellana Avenue: Plaza de Castilla

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KIO Tower

At the Plaza de Castilla are two leaning office buildings, also known as KIO Towers (Kuwaiti Investment Office) or as Puerta de Europa. They are 114 m heigh, have 26 floors and were finished in 1996. Moreover there is a memorial and a fountain at the Plaza.

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Address: One of the busiest and more touristic
Directions: The Plaza de Castilla is at the northern end of the Paseo de Castellana.
Metro: Plaza de Castilla

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Cibeles Square: Plaza de Cibeles

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on Jun 11, 2003

Plaza de Cibeles

The Plaza de Cibeles is a very busy roundabout with a fountain in the middle. At the south eastern side is the Palacio de Comunicaciones (1905-1917). This impressive building houses the General Post Office of Madrid.

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Directions: The Plaza de Cibeles is at the eastern end of the Calle de Alcala.
Metro: Banco de Espana

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Gran Via street: Gran Via

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Gran Via: Telefonica building

Stroll along the famous Gran Via, which is one of the main arteries of Madrid. Until the 60�s it was the splendid street for shops and the heart of the nightlife. Nowadays it is is a site for cinemas, middle class hotels and amusement centres. Many buildings with its ornate facades and structures are still worth seeing (e.g. Telefonica- and Metropolis building).

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Directions: The Gran Via connects Plaza Espana and Plaza de Cibeles.
Metro: Gran Via or Callao

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La Castellana Avenue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu

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Estadio Santiago Bernabeu

The Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is the home of Real Madrid and it is a all-seater stadium (capacity: 74.300). It is a really impressive building including a museum about the club and its trophies. See also my Sports Travel Tips.

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Address: Estadio Bernabeu, Concha Espina 1, 28036 Madrid
Directions: The stadium is located near the northern half of the the Paseo de Castellana.
Bus: 14, 27, 40, 43, 120, 147 & 150
Metro: Santiago Bernabeu
Website: http://www.realmadrid.com/

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Atocha: Estacion de Atocha

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Estacion de Atocha

The Estacion de Atocha is one of the main train stations of Madrid. The beautiful old station building (1888- 1892) is constructed in metal, glass, and polished stone and houses a kind of winter garden with an indoor tropical garden.

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Directions: The Estacion de Atocha is located near the southern end of the Paseo del Prado.
Metro: Atocha

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Retiro Park: Retiro Park

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Retiro Park: Palacio de Cristal