Gran Vía

street in Madrid

#7 in Madrid / #25 in Spain

by Miguel Mendez

/ CC BY 2.0

Gran Vía in Madrid, Spain, is one of the city's most iconic and bustling thoroughfares. Known for its grand architecture, vibrant nightlife, and diverse shopping options, Gran Vía stretches from Calle de Alcalá to Plaza de España. The street is often referred to as the "Spanish Broadway" due to its array of theaters and cinemas, offering a lively cultural scene. Notable landmarks along Gran Vía include the Metropolis Building, with its ornate dome, and the Telefónica Building, one of the first skyscrapers in Europe.

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