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Bank of Spain

Name: Bank of Spain
Rating: 4.3

4.3 ·

Pause at the Bank of Spain, the commanding landmark on Plaza de Cibeles. Admire its monumental facade from the street as part of a stroll along Alcalá and the Paseo del Prado.

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Full description

Standing at the junction of Calle de Alcalá and Paseo del Prado beside Plaza de Cibeles, the Bank of Spain is one of the most imposing institutional buildings in central Madrid. Its grand facade reflects the weight of Spanish finance, and it anchors one of the city's busiest and most photographed intersections.

Interiors and the art collection can be seen by appointment, but most visitors simply take in the exterior as part of a walk through the Cibeles and Gran Vía area. It makes a brief, free stop between larger sights.

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Address

C. Alcalá, 48, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain · Centro

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning or lunchtime

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Plan to view it from outside unless you have arranged an appointment for the interiors
note it is closed on Saturdays
fold it into a walk between Cibeles and the Gran Vía.

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Reviews

The Bank of Spain in Madrid is an architectural masterpiece. Located at Plaza de Cibeles, its grand facade reflects the prestige of Spanish finance. While you can’t simply walk into the vaults, the exterior and the stunning stained glass inside are essential stops for any history or art lover.

Eve Iasi

2/5

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