Salamanca Places of Interest

This area is located to east of Central Madrid. There are many beautiful buildings and luxury shops and the cost of real estate is higher than on the Gran Via and is considered the highest in Spain. The area was developed in the 19th century under the direction of the Marquis josé de Salamanca y Mayol, and was subsequently named after him.

Puerta de Alcalá

Independence square, located on Alcala street and adjacent to Retiro Park, is decorated with granite gates built in the baroque-classical style designed by Francesco Sabatini, opened in 1778...read more

Salvador Dalí Square

This is the only urban planning work of the great Catalan, thanks to the initiative of the mayor of Madrid Enrique Tierno Galván. The square was opened on June 17, 1986...read more

Monument to the Bullfighter José Cubero Sánchez

In the square in front of the Arena Las Ventas is the El Yiyo monument by sculptor Luis Santiago, opened in 1987. The monument is dedicated to the famous bullfighter José Cubero Sánchez, who died on August 30, 1985 in the arena of the provincial town of Colmenar - Viejo...read more