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Enjoy Madrid from the roof of Circulo de Bellas Artesin Madrid, Spain

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Use the lift, reach the roof and see the sunset on the best viewing platform.
How to enjoy Madrid from the roof of Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid
Circulo de Bellas Artes is a unique place, here you will see all kinds of exhibitions, concerts, you can listen to lectures and watch arthouse movies.

Travellers come in the Circulo de Bellas Artes because of its roof - it is considered one of the best viewing platform in Madrid, here you will see the city's main street - Gran Vía. Best time to visit the roof - in the evening, you can see a magnificent sunset.

You need use a lift to reach the roof, the ticket in the Circulo de Bellas Artes with a visit to the observation deck you can buy at the ticket office next to the entrance.

Where to do?

#9Circulo de Bellas Artes in MadridCirculo de Bellas Artes

It is located on the main street of Madrid - Gran Via, this building is not very popular among traveler and not all inhabitants of Madrid are aware of its existence.

Location: Calle de Alcalá, 42
Open hours: from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

How much?

entrance to the museum and visit the observation deck costs €4.
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