Cibeles el Grande
If you are visiting the Spanish capital, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the viewpoint of the Cibeles Palace (Mail for the people of Madrid and current headquarters of the City Council)… Madrid is a city full of charm, with a rich history and culture, but seen from above, it is capable of being even more magical.
In its namesake square and accompanied by the headquarters of the Bank of Spain (which is not the same one from Netflix's "La Casa de Papel"), the Linares Palace (headquarters of the Casa de América), the Buena Vista Palace (headquarters of the Army Headquarters) and of course, the Real Madrid Fountain. Cibeles, the The former Communications Palace, designed and built by Antonio Palacios and Joaquín Otamendi as the headquarters of the Spanish Postal and Telegraph Society, was inaugurated in 1909 and in 1993, declared a Site of Cultural Interest with the category of Monument.
¿Cómo llegar a Cibeles?
- If you come by metro, lines 1 and 10 leave you at the Banco de España station, which is a few meters from the palace.
- If you come by bus, lines 1, 2, 5, 9, 14, 15, 27, 34, 37, 40, 43, 46, 51, 52, 53, 54, 57, 74, 146, 150, 152, 153, 202, 210, 214, 262 and N1 drop you off at the square.
Mirador de Cibeles/ Horario y precio:
The viewpoint It is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and general admission costs 3 euros, but children under 12 enter for free, although you can also purchase tickets combined with other activities, such as a visit to the Museum of Romanticism or the Reina Sofía Museum of Contemporary Art.
From the viewing point of the Palace, you can see the city of Madrid at 360 degrees. On the horizon, you can distinguish Gran Via, Alcalá Street, Paseo de la Castellana or El Retiro Park, among other tourist attractions And to enjoy your visit to the fullest, I recommend following some tips:
- And to make the most of it, choose a clear day so you can see the city well, I recommend following some tips:
- The visit lasts half an hour, first you go around the whole place and enjoy the wonderful view and then take as many photos as you want.
- If you like photography, golden hour It is the best time to do so… I went up at 6:00 pm and the view is especially beautiful.
- In few places you will have the opportunity to take such a spectacular panoramic view of Madrid!
- Arrive early as tickets are limited per group.
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear... oh! and if it's cold, wrap up warm because it's worse up there.
La importancia cultural y botànica del ahuhuete
Si buscas una experiencia inolvidable en Madrid, no puedes perderte el mirador del Palacio de Cibeles. Desde este emblemático punto de la ciudad, disfrutarás de unas impresionantes vistas panorámicas que te permitirán contemplar lugares icónicos como la Gran Vía, la Plaza de Cibeles y el Parque del Retiro.
Tanto si estás de visita como si vives en la capital, subir al mirador es un plan perfecto para admirar Madrid desde una perspectiva única. No olvides tu cámara, porque querrás capturar cada detalle de este espectacular paisaje urbano.
¿Listo para descubrir Madrid desde las alturas? ¡Incluye el mirador del Palacio de Cibeles en tu lista de planes imprescindibles!
