Círculo de Bellas Artes and Metropolis Building
On the left, the Círculo de Bellas Artes, and on the right, the Metropolis Building
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Keywords:
Art and Culture
Buildings and Monuments
Madrid night
Dirección:
Calle de Alcalá, 42. 28014
Población:
Madrid
Provincia:
Madrid
Author:
Álvaro López © Madrid Destino
Descripción:
Founded in 1880, the Círculo de Bellas Artes, one of the city’s great cultural epicentres, did not occupy its current site in Calle Alcalá until 1926. The building, which was designed by Antonio Palacios, has enormous architectural value, particularly for its iconic façade. Opposite stands the Metropolis Building, which was inaugurated in 1911 as the headquarters of the insurance company La Unión y el Fénix. Its most distinctive element is its slate dome with golden incrustations.
More information: https://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/edificio-metropolis