Puerta de Alcalá

Puerta de Alcalá

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Puerta de Alcalá

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  • Madrid Free Night Tour
    10.00 10/27/2025
    Dayana
    Guatemala , Guatemala

    Our guide was excellent. I got so caught up in the history and her explanations that I forgot her name. She's from Colombia but knows a great deal about history. She's kind, warm, attentive, and very knowledgeable—she's very well-prepared. We loved the tour.

    I travelled with teenagers
  • Madrid Sightseeing Bus
    10.00 10/24/2025
    Anonymous
    Honduras

  • Madrid Sightseeing Bus
    10.00 10/12/2025
    Alberto_varash
    Querétaro , Mexico

    I travelled with my partner
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Pay a visit to the Puerta de Alcalá, the iconic neoclassical triumphal arch in the heart of the Spanish capital—a must-visit landmark on any trip to the city.

History

The Puerta de Alcalá was constructed in the 18th century by the order of Charles III, serving as one of the five royal gates that gave access to the city. Built in neoclassical style, the gate received travellers arriving from the direction of the city of Alcalá de Henares, giving the gate its name.

What to do at the Puerta de Alcalá

Located in the heart of Madrid, the Puerta de Alcalá is a stone's throw from a number of the city's other major landmarks. You can stroll through the Retiro Park, check out the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia, or simply have a drink in one of the restaurants in the Plaza de la Independencia! What's more, on special occasions, concerts are organised at the Puerta de Alcalá.

Other attractions in Madrid that might interest you

Retiro Park Prado Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
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