Gran Vía, Central commercial street in Madrid, Spain
Gran Vía is a wide, straight street running through central Madrid lined with early high-rise buildings featuring classical facades. On both sides, shops, offices, and entertainment venues line the buildings.
Planning began in 1910, and construction proceeded gradually until 1929 to connect eastern and western Madrid. The project required demolishing many older buildings and fundamentally reshaped the city's layout.
Since its opening, this street has been a meeting place where theaters and cinemas draw visitors daily and shape the rhythm of urban life. Today you see people from around the world shopping, sitting at cafes, or simply strolling through.
Three metro stations on different lines provide access to various sections of the street. Early mornings offer a better experience when there are fewer crowds.
The Telefonica Building from 1929 was Madrid's first modern high-rise and still defines the city skyline. Its distinctive shape makes it visible from many points across the city.
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