Callao Square, Madrid

Name: Callao Square
Address: C. Postigo de San Martín, 8, Madrid, 28013, Spain
Telephone: +34 917 90 99 30

#144 among attractions in Madrid

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Facts and practical information

The Callao Square is located at the centre of the Spanish capital of Madrid. ()

Local name: Plaza del Callao Coordinates: 40°25'11"N, 3°42'21"W

Address

C. Postigo de San Martín, 8Centro Madrid (Sol)Madrid 28013 Spain

Contact

+34 917 90 99 30

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Day trips

Callao Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gran Vía, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Calle de Fuencarral.

~610 ftE
Famed street for shopping and dining
Gran Vía, Madrid
3 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...
~1630 ftS
Madrid's vibrant main square
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
8 min walk • Plaza Mayor is the quintessential Spanish square, nestled in the heart of Madrid, and an emblematic landmark of the city's rich history. This grand, rectangular plaza is encircled by three-story residential buildings with 237 balconies facing the center, a testament...
~1210 ftSE
City gate, Square
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
6 min walk • Nestled at the very heart of Madrid, Puerta del Sol serves as the pulsating center of the Spanish capital. Historically a city gate, this famed public square is steeped in history and brimming with the vibrant energy of contemporary urban life.
~1510 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Calle de Fuencarral, Madrid
8 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.
~1350 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Madrid
7 min walk • In the heart of Madrid, the Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree stands as an emblematic symbol of the city. Crafted by the renowned sculptor Antonio Navarro Santafé, this charming sculpture captures the attention of both locals and tourists alike.
~1390 ftSW
Vernacular architecture, Theater, Architecture
Teatro Real, Madrid
7 min walk • Teatro Real or simply El Real, as it is known colloquially, is a major opera house located in Madrid. Founded in 1818 and inaugurated on 19 November 1850, it closed in 1925 and reopened in 1966.
~1190 ftE
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.
~1110 ftS
Monuments and statues
Mariblanca, Madrid
6 min walk • The statues known as Mariblanca are female figures of uncertain origin which may relate to the fertility goddesses Venus or Fortuna. The name, which is common in Spanish relates to a statue which was purchased in the year 1625 by a Florentine merchant Ludovico Turchi as a gift to crown the lost Fountain of Faith in Madrid.
~1590 ftSE
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.
~640 ftS
16th-century monastery with artworks
Convent of Las Descalzas Reales, Madrid
4 min walk • The Convent of Las Descalzas Reales is a royal monastery situated in Madrid, Spain, administered by the Patrimonio Nacional.
~1070 ftSW
Archaeological site
Fountain of the Pear Tree Canals, Madrid
6 min walk • The Fountain of the Pear Tree Canals is an ancient fountain discovered buried under the Plaza de Isabel II in Madrid, Spain, in 2009. The name comes from a 13th-century pear tree that shaded the source spring at the fountain's location. The fountain is also known as the Spanish: Lavadero de los Caños del Peral.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Callao Square open?

Callao Square is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 1 am
Tuesday 9:30 am - 1 am
Wednesday 9:30 am - 1 am
Thursday 9:30 am - 1 am
Friday 9:30 am - 1 am
Saturday 10 am - 1 am
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Callao Square?

Nearby attractions include Edificio Capitol, Madrid (2 min walk), San Martín, Madrid (3 min walk), Gran Vía, Madrid (3 min walk), Convent of Las Descalzas Reales, Madrid (4 min walk).

How to get to Callao Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Callao Square:

Metro

Callao • Lines: L3, L5 (1 min walk)
Santo Domingo • Lines: L2 (4 min walk)

Bus

Jacometrezo - Pza. Sto. Domingo • Lines: 146, 147, 148, 75 (2 min walk)
Gran Vía - San Bernardo • Lines: 1, 133, 146, 147, 148, 2, 44, 46, 74, 75, N16, N18, N19, N20, N21 (4 min walk)

Train

Sol (6 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (18 min walk)