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May 17, 2024 · Discover what to do in and around Gran Vía, the iconic avenue of Madrid that was built in the 20th century. Explore its theaters, bookstores, art galleries, restaurants and more.
Madrid’s Gran Vía is more alive and greener than ever before. Having undergone a vast renovation that was completed in 2018, it now boasts wider pavements which are perfect for window shopping and bar hopping as well as a bike lane that goes between Callao and Plaza de España .
Gran Vía is Madrid's most famous street, connecting Salamanca and Argüelles and full of shops, restaurants and iconic buildings. Learn about its history, what to see and how to get there from Puerta del Sol.
The Gran Vía (Spanish: [ˈɡɾam ˈbi.a], Great Way) is a street in central Madrid, Spain. It leads from Calle de Alcalá, close to Plaza de Cibeles, to Plaza de España. The street, sometimes referred to as the "Spanish Broadway", is one of the city's most important shopping areas, with a large number of hotels and large movie theatres ...
Mar 11, 2023 · One of the best places to explore in this cultural powerhouse of Spain is Gran Vía: a beautiful boulevard running from Alcalá Street to Plaza de España. Voted as one of the great avenues in Europe, Gran Vía will take you through Madrid’s glorious past into its contemporary character.
The Gran Via is worth a visit, simply to wonder at the magnificent architecture. It's certainly packed with all the great shops and eateries that you'd expect from a main city shopping area, but lots of them are spectacular both inside and out.
Gran Vía is the busiest, most popular street in Madrid. It’s 1300m long and more than 100 years old, and it’s lined with some of the most sought-after retail shops in town – a true open-air shopping mall, drawing over 10 million people every year.
