Edificio Capitol, Madrid

Name: Edificio Capitol
Address: Madrid, Spain

#191 among attractions in Madrid

Art Deco architecture

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The Edificio Carrión or Edificio Capitol is a building in central Madrid, Spain. An outstanding example of the expressionist-leaning trend within the wider scope of rationalist architecture in Spain, the building has become an icon of both the Gran Vía and the city. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art Deco, ExpressionismCoordinates: 40°25'13"N, 3°42'23"W

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Centro Madrid (Gran Vía)Madrid Spain

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

Nearby attractions include: Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, Calle de Fuencarral, Palacio del Senado.

~810 ftE
Famed street for shopping and dining
Gran Vía, Madrid
4 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...
~1500 ftSE
City gate, Square
Puerta del Sol, Madrid
8 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.
~1600 ftE
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.
~1510 ftW
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palacio del Senado, Madrid
8 min walk • The Palacio del Senado, situated in the heart of Madrid, Spain, serves as the seat of the upper house of the Spanish Parliament, known as the Senate. This historic building, with its neoclassical façade and stately presence, stands as a testament to Spain's...
~1630 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Madrid
8 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.
~1460 ftW
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.
~1330 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.
~1360 ftE
Museum
Telefónica Building, Madrid
7 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.
~1410 ftW
Monuments and statues
Monument to Cánovas del Castillo, Madrid
7 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.
~1370 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Mariblanca, Madrid
7 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.
~290 ftSE
Square, Bookshop, Cafe
Callao Square, Madrid
2 min walk • The Callao Square is located at the centre of the Spanish capital of Madrid.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edificio Capitol?

Nearby attractions include Callao Square, Madrid (2 min walk), La Buena Dicha, Madrid (3 min walk), Palace of Altamira, Madrid (3 min walk), San Martín, Madrid (3 min walk).

How to get to Edificio Capitol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edificio Capitol:

Bus

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

Metro

Callao • Lines: L3, L5 (2 min walk)
Santo Domingo • Lines: L2 (3 min walk)

Train

Sol (8 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (17 min walk)