Since not long ago, at the beginning of 2015, in Madrid There is a new place from which to enjoy Panoramic views de la ciudad.
This is the Lighthouse of Moncloa, a lighting tower Meters 92 which was raised in 1992 to commemorate that Madrid had been nominated European City of Culture, and which will be closed in 2023 for several months, it is now open to the public again.
Located in front of the museum of america and the west parkFrom this viewpoint you have very good Panoramic views of the capital that you can enjoy in Madrid.
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Specifically, from the Moncloa Lighthouse You can see and identify up to 50 notable buildings in the capital, in addition to the aforementioned west park and other green areas such as Casa de Campo and the Brown.
All the information in detail
How to go up and what to see from the Faro de Moncloa viewpoint
Tras go up in elevator to the viewpoint of Moncloa Lighthouse, you will reach a large platform where the gazebo.
From there you can see, in the foreground, the Moncloa square with the building Air Force Headquarters and the Triumphal Arch, as well as the large garden area of the west park.
In the distance you can see other significant buildings in Madrid, such as the Royal Palace or Palace of Cibeles, current headquarters of the capital's city council.
And also him Telephone building in the Gran Vía, or the skyscrapers of the Spain Square, as well as the aforementioned Casa de Campo.
From this viewpoint you can also see the various skyscraper of Paseo de la Castellana.
In short, you will have a very different perspective from other viewing terraces in the city center, such as the Circle of Fine Arts or Cybele Palace.
You can stay at the viewpoint for up to 30 minutes, a limited time to facilitate the arrival of new visitors.
Visiting hours of the Moncloa Lighthouse
The Visiting hours of the Moncloa Lighthouse They are from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9,30:20 a.m. to XNUMX p.m., with last access half an hour before, and closed on mondays.
This viewpoint has special hours on certain dates of the year, so that on December 24 and 31 it closes at 17 p.m., and on December 25 and January 1 it opens at 11 in the morning.
The viewpoint has limited capacity and access takes place every half hour, a period you have to visit on your own.
Moncloa Lighthouse ticket prices
The Moncloa Lighthouse ticket prices They are, generally, 4 euros; children between 7 and 14 years old, seniors +65, unemployed and people with disabilities, 2 euros; and children under seven years old, free admission.
Here you can buy tickets in advance to visit the Lighthouse of Moncloa.
Map: where it is and how to get to the Moncloa Lighthouse
You can reach the Moncloa Lighthouse from the station Moncloa Metro or Moncloa Bus Interchange, as well as from the Christ the King Square or from the Complutense University.
Panoramic photos of Madrid from the Moncloa Lighthouse
After my recent visit to the Moncloa Lighthouse, here you have more photos of the panoramic views of Madrid.
It is not reported whether the visit is possible for different disabilities.