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Metrópolis Building
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Office building on the corner of Calle de Alcalá and Gran Vía, by the French architects Jules and Raymond Février, with Luis Esteve, built between 1907 and 1910 for La Unión y el Fénix. Its slate dome, crowned by a sculpture, is one of the city's icons. It cannot be visited inside.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Metrópolis Building: 2 missions
- Start the Gran Vía hereWalk from Metrópolis along the first stretch of Gran Vía, looking at the facades.
- Photograph the dome from the cornerStand at the corner of Alcalá and Gran Vía and photograph the building with its dome.
Near Metrópolis Building
Círculo de Bellas Artes92 m awayChurch of the Calatravas139 m awayMuseo Chicote157 m awayTeatro de la Zarzuela186 m awayMuseum of Senses190 m awayBank of Spain227 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Metrópolis Building?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.