Teatro Español, Madrid

Name: Teatro Español
Address: Calle Principe 25, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Telephone: +34 914 29 62 97

#214 among attractions in Madrid

Theater, Juan de Villanueva, Concerts and shows

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Teatro Español is a public theater administered by the Government of Madrid, Spain. The prime location was an open-air theater in medieval times where small venues and some theatrical pieces, which formed famous classical literature in later years, were staged. Its establishment was authorized by a decree of Philip II in 1565. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 21 September 1583 (440 years ago)Capacity: 763Coordinates: 40°24'54"N, 3°42'1"W

Address

Calle Principe 25Centro Madrid (Cortes)Madrid 28014 Spain

Contact

+34 914 29 62 97

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Day trips

Teatro Español – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Puerta del Sol, Monument to Federico García Lorca, Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Casino de Madrid.

~1190 ftNW
City gate, Square
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~110 ftSW
Monuments and statues
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Monuments and statues
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~1030 ftN
Nightlife, Gambling, Social club
Casino de Madrid, Madrid
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~490 ftSE
Monuments and statues
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~1420 ftNW
Monuments and statues
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~1070 ftN
Fine art museum in 18th-century palace
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~190 ftSW
Square
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~1280 ftN
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~780 ftE
17th-century house museum of playwright
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~1040 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Alcázar, Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Teatro Español?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Federico García Lorca, Madrid (1 min walk), Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid (1 min walk), Palace of Santoña, Madrid (2 min walk), Statue of Cervantes, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Teatro Español by public transport?

The nearest stations to Teatro Español:

Bus

Príncipe - Pza. Sta. Ana • Lines: M1 (1 min walk)
Cruz - Pza. Canalejas • Lines: M1 (3 min walk)

Metro

Antón Martín • Lines: L1 (5 min walk)
Sevilla • Lines: L2 (6 min walk)

Train

Sol (6 min walk)
Embajadores (18 min walk)