Cerro de los Ángeles, Geographic outlier in Getafe, Spain.
Cerro de los Ángeles is an elevation south of Madrid that rises about 666 meters above sea level. Its summit features a large monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and several religious buildings from different periods.
The hill has been a place of devotion since medieval times with an early chapel, showing the religious importance of the site over centuries. In the early 20th century, King Alfonso XIII inaugurated the monumental Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart, meant to symbolize the nation's Christian dedication.
The hill hosts religious buildings such as an old chapel and a convent that define its spiritual character and continue to draw visitors today. People come here to pause and experience the quietness of the place.
The site is easily reached by public transportation from Madrid, and parking is available for those driving. The best time to walk around and explore is on cooler days or early in the morning.
The hill marks the exact geographical center point of the Iberian Peninsula and serves as a reference for territorial measurements and mapping. This made the site an important reference point in Spanish geography.
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