Madrid's showpiece avenue, cut through the old centre in three stages between 1910 and 1931, from the domed Metrópolis Building at Calle de Alcalá to Plaza de España, past Spain's first skyscrapers such as the Telefónica Building and the Capitol and Callao cinemas.
- Address
- Gran Vía, from Calle de Alcalá (Metrópolis Building) to Plaza de España, Madrid
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1 h
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Start at the Metrópolis corner (the classic photo is taken from Plaza de Cibeles) and walk west towards Plaza de España.
- Since the 2018 renovation the pavements are wider, with a bike lane between Callao and Plaza de España.
- Hotel rooftop terraces along the avenue give 360-degree views over the city (esmadrid).