Chueca, Madrid

Name: Chueca
Address: Madrid, Spain

#310 among attractions in Madrid

Gay village

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Chueca is an area of central Madrid, named after its main square, Plaza de Chueca. It is known as Madrid's gay neighborhood. Plaza de Chueca was named after Spanish composer and author Federico Chueca. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°25'18"N, 3°41'53"W

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Centro Madrid (Justicia)Madrid Spain

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Chueca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gran Vía, Calle de Fuencarral, Círculo de Bellas Artes, Fountain of Cybele.

~1660 ftW
Famed street for shopping and dining
Gran Vía, Madrid
9 min walk • Gran Vía, often referred to as the Spanish Broadway, is one of the most iconic streets in Madrid, Spain. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and architectural grandeur, this bustling shopping district stretches through the heart of the city and has been Madrid's...
~830 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Calle de Fuencarral, Madrid
5 min walk • Calle de Fuencarral is a vibrant shopping district located in the cosmopolitan city of Madrid, Spain. This bustling thoroughfare is a paradise for shoppers, offering an eclectic mix of traditional boutiques, international brands, and avant-garde fashion stores.
~1360 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Antonio Palacios
Círculo de Bellas Artes, Madrid
7 min walk • The Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, Spain, stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of the city. This renowned institution, founded in 1880, is not only a theatre but also a multidisciplinary center that has become a pivotal space for the promotion...
~790 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Fountain of Cybele, Madrid
4 min walk • The Fountain of Cybele is a neoclassical fountain in Madrid, Spain. It lies on the centre of the Plaza de Cibeles. The sculptural group in its centre represents Cybele, a Phrygian earth and fertility deity. It has become one of the icons of the city.
~1610 ftSW
Nightlife, Gambling, Social club
Casino de Madrid, Madrid
8 min walk • The Casino de Madrid is currently located in Madrid, Spain on number 15 Calle de Alcalá. It was born as a social club in 1836, outside of politics and with the intention of being a place where its members could congregate in peace. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1993.
~1090 ftSW
Museum
Telefónica Building, Madrid
6 min walk • The Telefónica Building, in Spanish Edificio Telefónica, is a skyscraper in Madrid, Spain. It is located in Gran Via 28. At the time of construction it was the tallest European skyscraper with 89 m of roof height, until in 1940, when the Terrazza Martini Tower opened in Genoa.
~1020 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Pedro de Ribera
Church of San José, Madrid
5 min walk • The Church of San José is a church located on the Calle de Alcalá in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1995.
~950 ftS
Museum
Edificio Grassy, Madrid
5 min walk • The Edificio Grassy is a building located at 1 Gran Vía in Madrid, Spain.
~1600 ftSW
Fine art museum in 18th-century palace
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid
8 min walk • The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, located on the Calle de Alcalá in the heart of Madrid, currently functions as a museum and gallery.
~1360 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Art Nouveau architecture
Palacio Longoria, Madrid
7 min walk • The Palace of Longoria is an Art Nouveau palace that the politician and financier Francisco Javier González Longoria ordered to be built in the district of Chueca, at the corner of Fernando VI and Pelayo streets, in the city of Madrid, Spain.
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Monuments and statues
Refugiados, Madrid
8 min walk • Refugiados is a monument and instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located at a water pond of the Paseo de Recoletos, it is dedicated to migrants and refugees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chueca?

Nearby attractions include Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, Madrid (3 min walk), Fountain of Cybele, Madrid (4 min walk), Calle de Fuencarral, Madrid (5 min walk), Justicia, Madrid (5 min walk).

How to get to Chueca by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chueca:

Metro

Chueca • Lines: L5 (2 min walk)
Gran Vía • Lines: L1, L5 (6 min walk)

Bus

Hortaleza - Infantas • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)
Gran Vía - Clavel • Lines: 002, 1, 146, 2, 46, 74, N16, N18, N19, N20, N21 (4 min walk)

Train

Recoletos (9 min walk)
Sol (9 min walk)