Gran Vía metro station pavilion

Since 15 July 2021, the entrance to Gran Vía metro station has been adorned with a replica of the pavilion that renowned architect Antonio Palacios built at the beginning of the 20th century. The original structure served as the entrance to the first line in Madrid's underground railway system, the North–South line. Also known as the Templete de la Red de San Luis, the pavilion stood on this spot from 1920 until 1970, when it was dismantled and moved to Palacios’ home town. Standing 2.12 metres tall and 6.48 metres wide, the current pavilion is the work of artist Miguel Durán-Loriga. Located between Montera and Gran Vía streets, it faithfully reproduces the original pavilion, recapturing the significant symbolic value it held during the years it was operational.