Atocha station memorial, Madrid

Name: Atocha station memorial
Address: Estación de Madrid-Puerta de Atocha, Madrid, 28045, Spain

#96 among attractions in Madrid

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Facts and practical information

The Atocha station memorial is a memorial monument located at Atocha station in Madrid, Spain, that commemorates the 191 victims of the 11 March 2004 Madrid train bombings. Furthermore, it also honors the special forces agent who died when seven suicide bombers blew themselves up on 3 April 2004 during a raid on an apartment used by the bombers. ()

Local name: Monumento homenaje a las víctimas del 11-M Coordinates: 40°24'25"N, 3°41'20"W

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Estación de Madrid-Puerta de AtochaArganzuela (Atocha)Madrid 28045 Spain

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Atocha station memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Atocha station memorial?

Nearby attractions include Museo Nacional de Antropología, Madrid (2 min walk), Real Observatorio de Madrid, Madrid (4 min walk), Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, Madrid (6 min walk), Monument to Claudio Moyano, Madrid (6 min walk).

How to get to Atocha station memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Atocha station memorial:

Metro

Atocha • Lines: L1 (1 min walk)
Estación del Arte • Lines: L1 (5 min walk)

Bus

Atocha Renfe • Lines: 10, 102, 14, 141, 203, 24, 26, 32, 37, 54, 57, 59, 85, 86, C2, N10, N11, N25, N9 (1 min walk)
Pº Infanta Isabel - Alfonso XII • Lines: 10, 14, 26, 32, C1 (2 min walk)

Train

Atocha-Cercanías (2 min walk)
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha (3 min walk)