Edificio España, Madrid

Name: Edificio España
Address: Madrid, Spain

#299 among attractions in Madrid

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The Hotel Riu Plaza España is a historic skyscraper, the 8th tallest building in Madrid, Spain. It opened in 1953 as the Edificio España, a mixed-use structure containing a hotel, offices, apartments and shops. It is an example of 20th-century Spanish architecture built in the neo-baroque style. The Spanish RIU Hotels chain acquired the building in 2017 and reopened it as a hotel in 2019. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Neo-BaroqueFloors: 25Coordinates: 40°25'27"N, 3°42'43"W

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Edificio España – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Templo de Debod, Monument to Miguel de Cervantes, Palacio del Senado, Príncipe Pío Hill.

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Reconstructed ancient Egyptian temple
Templo de Debod, Madrid
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~420 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Monument to Miguel de Cervantes, Madrid
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~1100 ftS
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palacio del Senado, Madrid
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~1630 ftW
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Príncipe Pío Hill, Madrid
8 min walk • Príncipe Pío Hill is a significant historical and cultural landmark located in the heart of Madrid, Spain. Overlooking the Manzanares River, this elevated area offers visitors not only a glimpse into Madrid's past but also a multifaceted modern experience.
~1530 ftS
1600s convent with an art-filled church
Royal Monastery of La Encarnación, Madrid
8 min walk • The Real Monasterio de la Encarnación is a convent of the order of Recolet Augustines located in Madrid, Spain. The institution mainly interned women from noble families, and was founded by the Queen Margaret of Austria, wife of Philip III, and thus was well endowed with wealth.
~730 ftW
Eclectic art in a 19th-century mansion
Cerralbo Museum, Madrid
4 min walk • The Cerralbo Museum is a State-owned museum located in Madrid, Spain. It houses the art and historical object collections of Enrique de Aguilera y Gamboa, Marquis of Cerralbo, who died in 1922.
~1190 ftS
Monuments and statues
Monument to Cánovas del Castillo, Madrid
6 min walk • The Monument to Cánovas del Castillo is an instance of public art located in Madrid, Spain. The monument consists of a bronze statue of Antonio Cánovas del Castillo by Joaquín Bilbao at the top of a pedestal designed by José Grases Riera that features additional sculptural elements by Bilbao.
~1420 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo ABC, Madrid
7 min walk • Museo ABC is a museum in Madrid, Spain, dedicated to drawing and illustration. The museum is housed in a converted brewery. The privately funded museum was established in 2010. Its collection includes over 200,000 items from the Spanish daily newspaper ABC, which began collecting examples of drawing and graphic illustration in 1891.
~810 ftN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Emilia Pardo Bazán, Madrid
4 min walk • The Statue of Emilia Pardo Bazán is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located next to the calle de la Princesa, it is dedicated to Emilia Pardo Bazán.
~1280 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Palace
Liria Palace, Madrid
7 min walk • The Liria Palace is a neoclassical palace in Madrid, Spain. It is the Madrid residence of the Dukes of Alba.
~1040 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Art Nouveau architecture
Parroquia de Santa Teresa y San José, Madrid
6 min walk • The Parish Church of Santa Teresa y San José, also known as the National Temple of Santa Teresa de Jesús and Convent of the Discalced Carmelite Fathers, is a Catholic church located in Madrid, Spain. The complex serves as a religious community residence, a nursing home and a parish church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edificio España?

Nearby attractions include Torre de Madrid, Madrid (1 min walk), Church of San Marcos, Madrid (2 min walk), Monument to Miguel de Cervantes, Madrid (3 min walk), Casa Gallardo, Madrid (4 min walk).

How to get to Edificio España by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edificio España:

Bus

Pza. de España • Lines: 133, 44 (1 min walk)
Plaza de España • Lines: 1, 133, 138, 148, 2, 39, 44, 46, 500, 75, C1, N21 (1 min walk)

Metro

Plaza de España • Lines: L10, L3 (3 min walk)
Ventura Rodríguez • Lines: L3 (5 min walk)

Train

Príncipe Pío (11 min walk)
Sol (18 min walk)