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a city street filled with lots of traffic next to tall buildings at dusk or dawn

The section of the Gran Via in Madrid that runs from the Plaza Callao to Plaza España, was once known and highly attended for having many movie theatres along the way. Today, the "Broadway of Madrid" as it is popularly called, features some of those old buildings, now fully renovated as musical theaters. From its beginning at Alcalá Street to end, at Plaza España, la Gran Via de Madrid promises it visitors a wide variety of entertainment, shopping and some "can't miss" true Spanish experien...

the city street is busy with traffic at night

sunset in Gran Via of Madrid from the Hotel Rex windows

many people are walking around in the city

The Plaza Puerta del Sol is one of the most iconic and representative squares of the city of Madrid. The Puerta del Sol is located in the city centre and is home to the renowned statues of "El Oso”, the “Madroño”, Carlos III and The Mariblanca. From 1950 until 2011 was considered the 0 Km of the city, which marked the origin of the radial roads in Spain. Today, the point 0 km was relocated at the Puerta de Alcalá. Veru close from the Hotel Rex of Madrid. Hotel in Madrid city center.

a large building with columns and pillars in front of it, surrounded by grass and trees

The Museo Nacional del Prado is one of Spain's most important museums, as well as being one of the most visited of the world. By visiting the Prado National Museum in Madrid you get access to about 1150 paintings. It is also home to some of the work of some amazing artists such as Diego Velázquez, El Greco, Francisco Goya, Murillo, Raphael, among others. Museo del Prado, close to the Hotel Rex of Madrid, hotel in madrid city center.

Puerta de Alcalá is a monument emblematic of Madrid, located a few meters from the Cibeles fountain in Independence Square the streets of Alcalá, Alfonso XII, Serrano and Salustiano Olózaga. The Rex Hotel Madrid is just over a kilometer from Puerta de Alcalá, so you can visit on foot from this central hotel in Madrid.Puerta de Alcalá is one of the main access doors Real Madrid city (Puerta de Segovia, Puerta de Toledo, Puerta de Atocha, Puerta de Bilbao and the Puerta de Alcalá).

there are many pieces of food on the cutting board next to some dipping sauces

Spanish Tortilla!

a metro sign hanging from the side of a tall building in a city with other buildings

Callao Station in the city center of Madrid. Just at 1 minute walking from the Hotel Rex, Hotel in Madrid city center. Come and enjoy this wonderful city of Spain, and get lost through the city center of this historical city.

a statue of a lion with its mouth open in front of a large white building

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Kings of Spain, although King Juan Carlos and the Royal Family currently live outside the city, in the Palacio de la Zarzuela. Nowadays the Royal Palace is used only for official state events. Built from a from a 9th Century fortress, it was established as the largest palace in Europe. Its Art Gallery, Plaza East, Armory Square, the Campo del Moro Gardens and Sabatini Gardens, make of it a “must see ” for all who pass through Madrid.

two stone structures are lit up at night by the water's edge with lights on them

Debod Temple is an historical monument built in Egypt 2,200 years ago, which is currently next to the Plaza España of Madrid. Debod Temple was a gift from Egypt to Spain in gratitude for the assistance offered to save the famous Temple of Abu Simbel and all the temples that were in Nubia, threatened by the construction of the Aswan Dam. The Rex Hotel Madrid is located at one kilometer from the Temple of Debod, so you can visit it walking from this centric hotel of Madrid.

a blue and white street sign on the side of a stone building with garn via

Gran Via of Madrid plate - near of Rex Hotel of Madrid, Hotel in Madrid city center. Madrid is a great place to visit but it is also a favulous city to live. From Hotel Rex of Madrid, we encourage you to explore this amazing city and discover the magic places of the city center of Madrid.