Puerta de Hierro

Puerta de Hierro is a baroque city gate in northwest Madrid, built around a semicircular arch with wrought-iron railings connecting two stone pillars. Above the entrance, a triangular pediment displays the royal coat of arms from the mid-18th century.

Ferdinand VI commissioned this gate in 1753 to serve as the entry point to the royal hunting grounds of El Pardo, where the court spent time on organized hunts. In the mid-20th century, road expansion forced the complete dismantling and relocation of the structure by several meters.

The gate influenced the development of its surrounding area, lending its name to a prestigious country club and a residential district near the University City.

The gate stands on a traffic island at the junction of highways A-6 and M-30, making pedestrian access difficult. Visitors looking to photograph it from a distance can find several viewpoints along the approach roads.

A nearby country club and residential district still carry the name of this gate. The original position stood a few meters away from the current site, before road works required the shift.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1753

Architects: Francisco Moradillo

Architectural style: Baroque

GPS coordinates: 40.45561,-3.74436

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30