Puerta de Alcala
Puerta de Alcala
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Neighborhood: Salamanca (District)
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- Retiro • 3 min walk
- Banco de España • 8 min walk
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260benedicte
Levallois-Perret, France469 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Unmissable, this door opens on one side onto the Retiro gardens, on the other onto the avenue which leads to the statue of Cybele. The beating heart of the city, it contains a stone marker which marks the location of a transhumance path. We imagine the passage of the herds, far from the café terraces which invade the square today
Written May 21, 2024
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Aarushi G
25 contributions
Jul 2022
While walking through Retiro Park, the Puerta de Alcala is worth seeing. It is majestic and a beautiful structure, and only the Royal Family can physically go through it. It is a great photo spot and worth seeing as this gate is rich in history and is one of the main gates to the city of Madrid.
Written July 6, 2022
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DIL KHAN
Jaisalmer District, India1,001 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Me and my fraind walked along calle serano u till we come to the puerta de allcaa. For me this is most beautiful gate in the city.. it’s look like a India gate of India in mumbai..the architecture of the gate is wonderful… most of time it’s difficult to take photo bec of traffic but still beautiful
Written March 4, 2022
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,450 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Puerta de Alcala stands on a busy round about by the main entrance to huge Retiro park. It dates back to 1778 built as an eastern gate to medieval Madrid under Charles III as inscribed on the gate.
It was recently renovated and it's size might be smaller than you anticipate, yet very beautiful.
It's hard to get a photo without cars as it's constantly under heavy traffic around.
It was recently renovated and it's size might be smaller than you anticipate, yet very beautiful.
It's hard to get a photo without cars as it's constantly under heavy traffic around.
Written July 31, 2024
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MFaro
Italy2,723 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
The Puerta de Alcalá is a triumphal arch located just outside Buen Retiro Park. Monumental like all the triumphal doors seen in Madrid. Easily accessible by public transport.
Written May 27, 2024
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MDOGP
Dallas, TX1,225 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
This is a gateway built during Charles the 3rd, in his efforts to improve the city of Madrid. It is located in the eastern side of the city. There are many nice restaurants around, and also one of the entrances of the Retiro Park.
Written August 31, 2020
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
Aug 2020
Puerta de Alcala is one of the five royal gates that gave access to Madrid. It is located in the central part of the city. This neoclassical granite triumphal arch was built in 1778. It is one of the most emblematic places in the city and a must see. Beautiful tourist icon in Madrid.
Written July 1, 2021
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JOSE R
Tijuana, Mexico57 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Iconic and unmissable place on a visit to Madrid, I have been to Spain several times and I like it and enjoy it more every day. Quality and fair price, good food and drink. Tours to beautiful nearby places at an excellent price. You will surely enjoy your visit to the city.
Written April 4, 2024
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raulito
Madrid, Spain30 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Few places are as emblematic as Puerta de Alcala. One of the most photographable places in Madrid. Spaciousness and always a lot of sun make it attractive for our memories
Without a doubt, Madrid offers a lot to tourists throughout its territory.
Without a doubt, Madrid offers a lot to tourists throughout its territory.
Written March 16, 2024
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Nad.
World748 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Like Marble Arch in London and Arc de triomphe in Paris, Madrid has its Puerta de Alcala. Alcala comes from the arabic work "Alkalaa" which means the citadel, while Puerta means the gate. Very nice square in the heart of Madrid, next to the most famous park there "Al retiro".
Written April 15, 2019
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