Viewpoints of Madrid. List of the best viewpoints in Madrid
Madrid observation decks
Would you like to take a different look at the capital of Spain? Climb the viewpoints of Madrid to experience the greatness of this city from above.
Sibelis Palace
The facade of the palace, 40 m high, is decorated with various allegorical and decorative elements in the form of knights with swords and stars. The roof of the palace delights visitors with its platform for viewing the panorama of Madrid. In addition, it is worth visiting the restaurant on the 6th floor of this building (guests will be able to taste local dishes, as well as enjoy the views overlooking Sibelis Square with its famous fountain).
Useful information: the observation deck can be visited daily from 10:30 to 19:30 (except Monday, which is a non-working day); tickets cost 2 euros (0.5 euros / children under 12 years old).
How to get there? To get to Plaza de Cibeles 1, guests of the capital should use the services of bus number 37, 14, 2, 51 or 1.
Almudena Cathedral
After visiting the museum (you will be able to admire the exposition of sacred objects, including church utensils, clothes of priests, books), through it, along a steep staircase leading to the dome of the cathedral (neo-baroque style; height - 75 m), you will get to the observation platform, from where admire the Royal Palace and almost the entire old part of the city. Ticket price - 6 euros / adults, 4 euros / benefits.
Address: Calle de Bailen 8 (buses No. 148 and 3 go here).
Circulo de Bellas Artes
To enter the observation deck (the best views of the Spanish capital open up), you need to pay 3 euros - from here you can clearly see the streets of Gran Via and Alcala. In the center you can visit exhibitions, lectures and concerts, and upstairs look into a cafe (entrance to the building and a cafe - 1 euro), famous for a variety of chocolate drinks.
Address: Calle de Alcala 42.
Las Vistillas gardens
Having reached here, travelers will be able to admire the beauty of Madrid, as well as relax on the grass or visit the cafes and bars located on the garden terraces..
Address: Calle de Segovia.
Gourmet Experience Restaurant
The Gourmet Experience restaurant, which caters to the culinary preferences of its guests, is located on the 9th floor of El Corte Ingles (you can sit in the hall on a sofa, on a covered terrace or in the open air) - after visiting it, it is recommended to admire the panoramic views of Madrid.
Address: PlazadeCallao 2.
Cable car
Vacationers in Madrid should use the services of the Teleferico de Madrid cable car (the starting station is located on Paseo del Pintor Rosales) to get the opportunity to admire Plaza de España, the Royal Palace, the Manzanares River from a 40-meter height (a one-way ticket costs 4.2 euros ; and a round trip ticket - 5.9 euros; duration - 11 minutes; in October-March open on weekends, the rest of the time - daily).