Puerta de Alcalá
Rivalling some of the world’s most architecturally beautiful monuments is the Puerta de Alcalá, one of five historic royal gates that once gave access to the city.
It is located in the centre of the Plaza de la Independencia and was built by order of Carlos III to replace an existing gate dating back to the 16th century. This desirable location is still well worth a visit, surrounded by shops, restaurants and some of Madrid’s most-visited tourist attractions.
