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This is a preview of the full content of our Madrid’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
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  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).
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  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
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  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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Gran Vía

Shopping street lined with architectural delights

Gran Vía- Madrid

Built at the start of the twentieth century, the Gran Vía is one of the city's main shopping streets. But what makes it really interesting is the array of architectural styles of its monumental buildings.

view down Gran Via

At the eastern end are the florid curves of the Metrópolis building and the vast megalithic Telefónica building, Spain's first skycraper. At Plaza de Callao is the wonderful Art Deco Capitol building, built just before the Civil War. Look up and almost every building is adorned with a fascinating statue or decoration.

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Metro Gran Vía/Callao/Plaza de España/Banco de España

Chueca & Malasaña Sights

Text © Patrick López

Images by Eric Chan, Lorena Betta