Fnac Callao, Commercial building in Plaza del Callao, Madrid, Spain
Fnac Callao is a multi-story retail building located at Plaza del Callao in central Madrid with modernist architectural features. It spans multiple floors with dedicated sections for books, music, electronics, and other product categories.
The structure was created between 1940 and 1956 through the transformation of the former Cine Callao theater, designed by architect Luis Gutiérrez Soto. This conversion marked a turning point in how the neighborhood developed and changed over time.
The building serves as a gathering place for book lovers, music fans, and tech enthusiasts in central Madrid. People come here to discover new releases and attend events that happen regularly throughout the year.
The building sits directly at Plaza del Callao with easy metro connections nearby. You can reach the main shopping streets of Gran Via on foot from here.
The building is one of approximately 650 architectural projects that Luis Gutiérrez Soto completed in Madrid during the 20th century. His prolific work significantly shaped how the city looks today.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1940s
Architects: Luis Gutiérrez Soto
GPS coordinates: 40.41943,-3.70544
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:21
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