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Metropolis Building

Name: Metropolis Building
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Admire the Metropolis Building, the ornate landmark marking the start of Gran Vía. Study the golden dome and winged statue from the street, then continue along the avenue.

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Full description

Completed in 1911, the Metropolis Building stands at the corner where Calle de Alcalá meets Gran Vía and is one of Madrid's most recognisable facades. Its French-inspired Beaux-Arts design is topped by a slate dome decorated with gold leaf and a winged statue of a goddess.

Reviewers rate it as an essential photo stop, and it looks different by day and at night when the street lights come on. It is an exterior sight, free to view at any hour, and takes only a few minutes.

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Address

C. Alcalá, 39, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain · Centro

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Photograph it from the junction of Calle de Alcalá and Gran Vía for the classic angle
visit again after dark when the street is lit
pair it with a walk along Gran Vía.

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Reviews

I visited in November 2024 mainly for photos and honestly ran out of beautiful words to describe this place. Gran Vía was full of colorful lights. It was a bit of a shame that the Metropolis Building was under maintenance. Travel tip: The evening is truly when everything shines there, and it’s also the best time for…

Bảo Minh Nguyễn

1/5

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