Grand Via

Gran Via is a bustling shopping center and nightlife spot. Like many places in Madrid, this street honors the past while still breathing the future: luxury fashion boutiques and international brands are housed in some of the most iconic heritage architecture. of Madrid.

The shops along Gran Via street are testament to the harmonious combination of styles and products. Local fashion stores are located next to major international brand chains such as H&M and Levi's. El Corte Inglés and a Real Madrid boutique are two of the top Spanish brands present here. Gran Via also has a number of cinemas, theatres, bars and clubs, earning it the nickname of Madrid's "sleeping street". Visitors can come here during the day to shop, then linger for a meal, see a show and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere on the dance floor until the next morning.

Walking down the street, visitors will encounter the bright signs and billboards of a modern shopping district. Look around and you'll see a Gran Via with the look of the early 20th century.

The Gran Via is planned to become a road connecting the northwest of Madrid with the old town center. Four streets, two nunneries and a market were completely demolished to make way for this new shopping district. The bold ground clearance gave the architects of the time the opportunity to design large, ambitious buildings in the latest styles.

Visitors should spend some time walking on the street and taking photos. Gran Via carries international architectural trends such as art deco and fine arts alongside some less familiar styles, including historicism and rationalism. Don't forget to visit the two most famous Edificio Grassy and Edificio Metropolis buildings here. Edificio Grassy is very recognizable thanks to the dome on the two towers or the airy open corridors. Edificio Metropolis is equally prominent with the majestic statue of Goddess Victoria on top of the dome.

Gran Via is located between Plaza de España and Plaza de Cibeles. It is easily accessible by metro as there are several stations nearby. When visiting Gran Via, visitors should walk to explore the road.