Caja Madrid Obelisk, Metal column in Plaza Castilla, Madrid, Spain
The cylindrical structure rises 92 meters high with a 2-meter diameter shaft supported by three substantial metal legs in Plaza Castilla.
The bank Caja Madrid commissioned this monument to commemorate its 300th anniversary, with construction completed and unveiled by King Juan Carlos I in 2009.
The design by Santiago Calatrava incorporates 462 bronze ribs and metal strips along the vertical structure, representing modern Spanish architectural innovation.
Metro lines 1, 9, and 10 at Plaza Castilla station provide direct access to the structure, with multiple bus routes stopping nearby.
The structure's height was reduced from 120 to 92 meters during planning due to the presence of underground tunnel networks beneath the construction site.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 2009
Architects: Santiago Calatrava
Creator: Santiago Calatrava
Address: Plaza Castilla 1 28046 28046
GPS coordinates: 40.46607,-3.68932
Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:25
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