Broadway panorama from the Gran Via
This point of interest is available as audio on the tour: Visit Madrid, From the Royal Palace to La Latina
As you stand on the Gran Vía, facing Callao Square, it’s easy to see why this avenue is often compared to Broadway. You get a real sense of what the street used to be like from here — back when it was lined with cinemas, far more than you see today. Two landmarks still capture that golden age: the beautiful Callao cinema, and the iconic Schweppes building. For a moment, you might feel like you’ve stepped out of Madrid and into the heart of New York.
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