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    Puerta de Alcalá in madrid at night
    Bruce K.

    I passed this magnificent monument several times because it's located directly between my hotel and the Retiro Metro station. Located in the middle of the intersection that's not quite a roundabout, there's plenty of opportunity to see if from all angles as a pedestrian where Calle de Alcalá and Calle de Alfonso XII meet. And as it's the corner of the Buen Retiro park in the , Plaza de la Independencia, there are plenty of pedestrians. Inaugurated in 1778, the monument is older than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and older than Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. It was the first gate to entering Madrid from the nearby town of Alcalá de Henares.

    Emily S.

    Very pretty gate. :) We stumbled upon it by accident I think. But anyway, it's a sight to see, and it won't take long to see it once you're here. Definitely try to fit this into your schedule when you're in Madrid!

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    I also loved that it is right by the beautiful Retiro Park, so it is easy to work into a day of exploring.

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    Palacio de Cibeles - Night time beauty

    Palacio de Cibeles

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    0.3 kmRetiro

    I have visited Madrid several times and did not realize that you can a) go into the Palacio de…read moreCibeles and b) that it is free. My bf made this discovery when he was exploring while I was at work. Great discovery! After entering through a security/bag check, you walk upstairs onto the 2nd floor. There is a tourist office as well as a large relaxing/working space. An exhibit offers an overview of the commitment to green spaces in English and Spanish. The floors above house the history of the building, including the architecture and design. There are also special exhibits featuring different artists. If you are visiting before early May 2026, I highly recommend Ana Juan's "Wunderkammer" exhibition. Beautiful and thought provoking! There is an observation deck that can be accessed for €4. It was closed in mid-Feb for technical repairs without a confirmed reopening date. Hopefully it will be available to the public again soon! A bit farther away but you can always venture to the top of the Riu hotel for incredible views.

    So I was sad because I bought a ticket to go on the rooftop, but it was raining, so I couldn't. But…read morethey refunded me automatically, so that was good. So instead I meandered between floors looking at all the art waiting for the rain to dissipate a bit. Some was cool, some I didn't get, to each their own. It's a gorgeous building and worth a visit if you have the time. I'll have to come back for the rooftop next time!

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