From an Egyptian temple to four futuristic skyscrapers - Madrid is home to some of Europes most amazing architecure. Especially the string of buildings down the magnificent Gran Viá - from Plaza de España to the iconic Metropolis b…Open the full description
From an Egyptian temple to four futuristic skyscrapers - Madrid is home to some of Europes most amazing architecure.
Especially the string of buildings down the magnificent Gran Viá - from Plaza de España to the iconic Metropolis building.
Madrid is a city of palaces and towers - historic and modern.
Atocha trainstation
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The Atocha building is beautiful seen from the outside, but the real wonder hides inside. A minor rainforest, with full-size palmtrees stretching their leafs towards the roof covering the giant hall. A spectacular contrast to all the iron and the marketstalls underneath. You will also find a small pond crowded with hundreds of turtles.
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Edificio Metrópolis
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You can't miss this beautiful Beaux-Arts style building, which stands on the corner between Calle de Alcalá and Gran Vía. It's a great challenge for photographers to find the right angle and the right light, as the building is an amazing sight both day and night. Besides the Metropolis Building, the area surrounding it is full of great shots.
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Templo de Debod
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This is a good place to find peace between exploring the busy streets and Plaza de España nearby. This original temple was a gift from the Egyptian state in 1968, after Spain helped Egypt preserve and save other temples along the Nile. From here you have a beautiful view to the Royal Palace, and it's one of the best places to watch the sunset.
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Palacio de Cibeles
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It's free to enter and the building is definitely worth visiting for it's interior alone. Other than the townhall, this magnificent palace also hosts the cultural hub CentroCentro, which offers galleries and events. Spend two euros and get and amazing view from the tower, and finish your visit off with a drink at the lounge-style rooftop terrace.
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Matadero Madrid
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Great concerts and festivals, open air spaces and trendy bars, astonishing theatre plays, amazing exhibitions, excellent cinema programs, vibrant design and music centers...all this and more in a huge space that gathers a dozen buildings serving as a good example of Madrid's new architecture dealing with recycled and pre-existing elements.
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Caixa Forum
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Just the building itself is well worth a visit. Don't forgot to check out the staircase and the café on the top floor. The exhibitions tend to be of a very high standard and encompass architecture, cinema, beauty arts, visual arts, etc.
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Gran Vía
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To walk Gran Vía is like a free tour of spectacular architecture, where many buildings are inspired by the old New York. From beautifully decorated hotels to business headquarters and shining brand stores. Here you can experience a big-city feeling found few places in Europe, and havde hours of free entertainment.
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Puerta de Europa
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Whether you are interested in architecture or a passionate photographer, this is one of the hotspots in Madrid. A spectacular view with the leaning towers, topped up by the golden 'obelisque' adorning the roundabout in the middle of the square. Try to find the best angle or to catch the four towers in the background.
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Museo Reina Sofía
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Come her to see unique collections of the Spanish national icons Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, as well as other national and International art pieces. You can also visit the huge library of art, enjoy the view from the roof, or visit the two free exhibition spaces in the nearby Parque del Retiro; Palacio de Cristal and Palacio de Velázquez.
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Cuatro Torres
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The towers can clearly be seen from the plane when landing in Madrid, and from far outside the city, but its much more impressive to be standing underneath the soaring structures yourself. Though its not possible to get inside, without working there or booking a hotel room, the site still provides an epic photo-opportunity when visiting Madrid.
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