Gran Via

Gran Via is like Broadway in New York, but with a Spanish twist. 

Take a walk down Gran Via to feel what Madrid is like. The city's answer to Broadway, Times Square, and the Champs-Élysées is this lively avenue—but it has its own style. 

Gran Via is where people from all over the city come to shop, watch a show, or just walk around. It is lined with historic buildings, theaters, rooftop bars, and famous shops. There is a lot of energy all the time, whether it's from the bright lights of shows and movies, the noise in late-night cafés, or the rhythmic music from street artists. 

The mix of Art Deco, Beaux-Arts, and Neoclassical buildings is great for architecture fans. The famous Metropolis Building is a photographer's dream. If you want to get away from the crowds, you can grab a drink on one of the nearby roofs and take in the view of the city below. 

It's not just a street; Gran Via is a way of life in Madrid. Always awake, stylish, and full of life.