Architecture in Madrid

Discover 21 places to experience unusual architecture in Madrid.

Royal Palace of Madrid Statues

After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.

Moncloa Lighthouse

Moncloa Lighthouse

Inaugurated three times, this tower offers some of the best views of Madrid.

The Still Automatons of Teatro Albéniz

The Still Automatons of Teatro Albéniz

Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.

Puerta de la Sagra

The oldest vestiges of Madrid found here, have been incorporated into this new museum.

The Sun on The Floor of La Puerta del Sol

This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.

Queen Victoria Bridge

This modernist bridge highlights the bear as a symbol of Madrid.

Fisherman's House

Once a resting spot for King Fernando VII.

Cine Doré

A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.

Posada del Peine

La Posada del Peine (Comb Inn)

In this 400-year-old hotel in Madrid, you'll find a comb in every room, an old clock, and maybe a ghost.

Torres Blancas

Meant to resemble a massive tree, the building is the best example of Spanish organicist architecture in Madrid.

Palacio de Longoria

Palacio de Longoria

One of the best examples of the modernist movement in Madrid.

Puerta de los Cuarteles de Daoiz y Velarde

This grand gate once marked the entrance to a military barracks.

View of the Colonia de la Prensa Gate

Colonia de la Prensa Gate

This Art Nouveau gate still stands at the former entrance of a 20th-century Spanish writer's colony.

View of the arches of the San Gil barracks.

Arches of the San Gil Barracks

The remains of a convent turned military barrack in the heart of Madrid.

Goya's grave in front of the altar.

Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida

King Carlos IV laid the first stone during construction of this chapel.

View of the apse

Ermita de San Pelayo y San Isidoro (Hermitage of Saint Pelagius and Saint Isidore)

The remains of this misplaced church were moved here stone by stone.