Torrespaña, Madrid

Name: Torrespaña
Address: Madrid, Spain

#175 among attractions in Madrid

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Torrespaña is a 231 m steel-and-concrete television tower located in Madrid, Spain. National terrestrial television channels RTVE, Telecinco and Antena 3, as well as the autonomous channel Telemadrid, along with a few radio stations, broadcast from the tower. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: ModernHeight: 761 ftCoordinates: 40°25'14"N, 3°39'51"W

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Salamanca (Fuente del Berro)Madrid Spain

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

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de Cristal, Las Ventas, Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid, Palacio de Velázquez.

1.1 miSW
1887 glasshouse housing contemporary art
Palacio de Cristal, Madrid
27 min walk • The Palacio de Cristal, a striking structure nestled in the heart of Madrid's Retiro Park, stands as a testament to the city's architectural and cultural heritage. This glass and iron conservatory, built in 1887, was originally designed by the architect Ricardo...
0.9 miN
Neo-Mudéjar-style bullfighting arena
Las Ventas, Madrid
24 min walk • Las Ventas is an iconic sport venue nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain, and stands as one of the most important and prestigious bullrings in the world. Inaugurated in 1931, this monumental structure is not only a centerpiece for the traditional Spanish sport of...
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid
12 min walk • The Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid, known as WiZink Center for sponsorship reasons, stands as a modern emblem of sports and entertainment in the heart of Spain's vibrant capital. Initially built in 1960 and reconstructed after a fire in 2001, this...
1 miW
Museum, Art museum
Palacio de Velázquez, Madrid
26 min walk • Nestled within the lush landscapes of Madrid's Parque del Retiro, the Palacio de Velázquez stands as a regal testament to the grandeur of 19th-century architecture. This exquisite structure, designed by architect Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, for whom it is named, was...
1 miW
Colonnade with an equestrian statue
Monument to Alfonso XII, Madrid
26 min walk • The Monument to Alfonso XII is a regal tribute to the former King of Spain, situated within the green expanse of Madrid's Retiro Park. Designed by the architect José Grases Riera, this impressive monument was inaugurated in 1922, becoming a focal point within the...
1.2 miSW
Monuments and statues
Ángel Caído, Madrid
30 min walk • The Fuente del Ángel Caído, or the Fountain of the Fallen Angel, is a renowned monument located in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Situated within the picturesque Retiro Park, this unique sculpture stands at a notable height, drawing the attention of visitors from around...
1 miSW
Monuments and statues
Monument to Galdós, Madrid
27 min walk • In the heart of Madrid, Spain, stands a monument dedicated to one of the country's most celebrated novelists, Benito Pérez Galdós. The Monument to Galdós, inaugurated on January 20, 1919, pays homage to the literary giant whose works are considered cornerstones of...
1 miW
Monuments and statues
Estatua de Espartero, Madrid
26 min walk • Espartero or the monument to General Espartero, is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. A work by Pablo Gibert, it is dedicated to General Baldomero Espartero, "the Peacemaker".
0.9 miW
Monuments and statues
Monument to General Martínez Campos, Madrid
23 min walk • The Monument to General Martínez Campos is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Designed by Mariano Benlliure, it consists of an sculptural ensemble presided by a equestrian statue of General Arsenio Martínez Campos, who played a key role in bringing the Bourbon Restoration by leading the coup d'etat of Sagunto in 1874.
1.2 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict, Madrid
30 min walk • Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict is a Catholic church located in Madrid, Spain. The building, which was designed by Fernando Arbós y Tremanti, was built at the beginning of the twentieth century. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1982.
~1570 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo Casa de la Moneda, Madrid
8 min walk • The Museum of the Royal Mint is a permanent exhibition for the Spanish Royal Mint in Madrid, Spain, begun in 1867.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Torrespaña?

Nearby attractions include Museo Casa de la Moneda, Madrid (8 min walk), Fuente del Berro, Madrid (8 min walk), Royal Mint, Madrid (9 min walk), Ibiza, Madrid (14 min walk).

How to get to Torrespaña by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torrespaña:

Bus

O Donnell - Saliente • Lines: 28, 71 (3 min walk)
Alcalde Sáinz de Baranda - R. T. V. E. • Lines: 15, 28, 71, N6 (4 min walk)

Metro

O'Donnell • Lines: L6 (8 min walk)
Sainz de Baranda • Lines: L6, L9 (14 min walk)