Plaza del Callao, Central square near Gran Via, Madrid, Spain.
Six cinemas and theaters surround this urban square, featuring art deco buildings, digital billboards, and expansive pedestrian areas for 10,000 people.
The square, constructed in 1866, commemorates a naval battle between Spanish and Peruvian forces at the port of Callao in Peru.
The Carrion Building and Press Palace showcase Spanish architecture from the 1920s, with the iconic Schweppes neon sign marking the Madrid skyline.
Metro lines 3 and 5 connect at Callao station, providing direct access to the square from multiple points across Madrid.
Digital screens cover 375 square meters of building facades, displaying advertisements and creating a modern multimedia entertainment center.
Location: Sol
Official opening: June 1866
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Pl. del Callao, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain 28013 Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.41995,-3.70580
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:04
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