Salamanca, Upscale residential district in northeastern Madrid, Spain
Salamanca district extends across 5.38 square kilometers, featuring parallel streets arranged in a rectangular grid pattern with wide, tree-lined avenues and elegant stone buildings.
The district emerged in 1857 when Queen Isabella II authorized Madrid's expansion, led by businessman José de Salamanca y Mayol who designed it for aristocratic residences.
The National Archaeological Museum in Salamanca houses extensive collections of ancient artifacts, including the Lady of Elche sculpture and Egyptian antiquities.
The district contains multiple foreign embassies, international fashion boutiques along Calle Serrano, and numerous financial institutions within walking distance of public transportation.
The Museo al Aire Libre displays 17 abstract sculptures by Spanish artists along public streets, forming an outdoor gallery accessible at all hours.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1970
Shares border with: Moratalaz, Chamartín, Ciudad Lineal, Centro, Chamberí, Retiro
GPS coordinates: 40.43000,-3.67778
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
Madrid establishes itself as one of the richest cultural capitals in Europe. Behind its wide avenues and lively squares, the city reveals a heritage that is royal, artistic, and popular. From the Royal Palace to the Prado, from the Retiro Gardens to the alleys of Plaza Mayor, each neighborhood tells a piece of Spanish history. Art lovers discover masterpieces from the Golden Age, visitors stroll between contemporary museums, markets, and cathedrals, while Madrilenians enjoy their parks as open-air salons. Between iconic museums, historic buildings, and lively places, this selection gathers the essential sites to understand Madrid’s beauty and energy, balancing tradition and modernity.
Puerta de Alcalá
1.4 km
Biblioteca Nacional de España
1.2 km
Las Ventas
1.3 km
Fuente del Ángel Caído
977 m
National Archaeological Museum
1.2 km
Paseo de la Castellana
1.9 km
Residencia de Estudiantes
1.5 km
Palace of Linares
1.7 km
Torres Blancas
1.2 km
Torrespaña
1.6 km
Sorolla Museum
1.4 km
Lázaro Galdiano Museum
1 km
Beti Jai fronton
1.1 km
Torres de Colón
1.2 km
National Museum of Natural History
1.6 km
Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict
1.2 km
Quinta de la Fuente del Berro Park
1.6 km
Monument to General Espartero (Madrid)
1.1 km
Palace of Villamejor
1.2 km
Church of La Concepción
709 m
Edificio Castelar, Madrid
1 km
Torre de Valencia, Madrid
973 m
Monument to Columbus
1.2 km
Museum of Modern Art, Madrid
1.3 km
Hand
1.7 km
Teatro María Guerrero
1.5 km
Instituto Nacional de Gestión Sanitaria
1.6 km
Museo Casa de la Moneda
1.1 kmReviews
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