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Cibeles viewing terrace (Madrid): how to go up, what to see, schedules, prices

Panoramic views of Madrid from the Cibeles viewpoint
Panoramic views of Madrid from the Cibeles viewpoint
All the useful information to go up to the viewing terrace of the Madrid City Council in Palacio de Cibeles: schedules, ticket prices, purchase online to avoid queues
Panoramic views of Madrid from the Cibeles viewpoint
Panoramic views of Madrid from the Cibeles viewpoint

If you live in Madrid, you already know that in 2011 an important reform of the Palace of Cibeles located in the center Plaza de Cibeles, former headquarters of Post, in order to house the new headquarters of the town hall From the capital.

This reform also brought with it various developments of interest to Madrid residents and tourists visiting the capital, such as a new Cultural center and the tourist attraction of a new gazebo from the terrace of the aforementioned palace.

Indeed, since then, Madrid residents and visitors have had the new exhibition center called CentroCentro, which was born with the purpose of completing the artistic and cultural offer of the Art Walk.

And on the other hand, the renovated Cibeles Palace incorporates the so-called Madrid Viewpoint since you have some very good panoramic views of Madrid.

Where is the Mirador de Cibeles terrace

This viewpoint is located on the 8th floor of the large central tower of the building. Madrid City Council in the Palace of Cibeles, which is 40 meters high.

With around 120.000 visits a year, since viewing terrace of the Cibeles Palace you have a 360 degree panoramics of the central area that surrounds the Plaza de Cibeles, with views towards the street Alcalá, Recollects, Paseo del Prado, Gran Vía y Colón.

In addition to the viewpoint, on the 6th floor you have a restaurant and a terrace cocktail bar, establishments that are currently temporarily closed.

The terrace cocktail bar You also have good panoramic views, although with a lower perspective.

Panoramic views of Madrid from the Cibeles viewpoint
Panoramic views of Madrid from the Cibeles viewpoint

Mirador de Cibeles terrace schedules

If you dare to make this visit, I tell you that the schedules to go up to the viewing terrace of the Cibeles Palace They are from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10,30:14,00 a.m. to 16,00:19,30 p.m. and from XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., with last access half an hour before closing time.

Please note that the terrace is closed on Mondays as well as on certain holidays, January 1 and 6, May 1, December 24, 25 and 31.

On January 5th the hours are from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m.

Mirador Madrid ticket prices at Palacio de Cibeles

El entrance price to go up to the Cibeles Palace viewpoint it is 3 euros.

There are also reduced rates that benefit children under 2 to 14 years old, people over 65, people who are unemployed, retirees and people with disabilities.

Plaza de Cibeles from the Mirador Madrid
Plaza de Cibeles from the Mirador Madrid

You can also go up to the terrace of the Cibeles Palace for free if you go on May 2 or 15, or November 9, and throughout the year, children up to 6 years old.

How to go up to the Cibeles viewing terrace

To go up to the viewpoint you have to complete some access rules that have been established to avoid the formation of queues, and which are summarized here.

El access to the viewing terrace It is not direct, but at the palace ticket offices you have to pick up a ticket where the time at which you can go up is indicated.

Visits are carried out at intervals of 30 minutes each, And in groups up people 50.

Access staircase to the Mirador Madrid in Cibeles
Access staircase to the Mirador Madrid in Cibeles

This ticket is delivered as visitors arrive.

How to avoid lines to go up to the Cibeles viewpoint

When the available places have been filled, which can happen during long weekends or vacation periods, tickets are sold out.

Therefore, it is advisable on these dates if you want go up to the viewpoint of the Cibeles Palace is to do the online purchase of tickets, a service that has a surcharge of 0,50 euros, but that guarantees entry on the date and time that best suits you.

Once you have the ticket, if you have to wait to go up to the viewpoint, the time until the assigned access time can be dedicated to visit the interior of the palace or free exhibitions that are shown that are displayed in the exhibition center.

About 10 minutes before the assigned time you must take the elevator to the 6E floor, where the access point to the terrace is located.

Panoramic views of Madrid from the Cibeles viewpoint
Panoramic views of Madrid from the Cibeles viewpoint

At the time indicated on your ticket, they call the group of 50 people, and you can now climb the staircase, which I can tell you has 88 steps.

If you need it due to your age or motor difficulties, you can take the elevator.

Once you have arrived at the terrace, you can stay for five to ten minutes, with enough time to enjoy these views and take the corresponding photos.

I can tell you that it is a visit that is worth it as you can see by seeing these photos of the views from the terrace of the Cibeles Palace.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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  • Hello, the truth is that I expected something else, everything is mechanized without any attention to children, the elderly and the disabled, as for the entrance I think it is expensive and there are no discounts for anyone, neither pensioners, nor disabled people or anything, what's more I asked the girl who sells the tickets if there was any discount and she told me that for the mayor we were all equal, and of course we are all equal of course, but then they really like to show off with the disabled...

  • I really liked visiting it. On the first floor I saw a photo book of Madrid that I really liked. May I know where to purchase it? If you can tell me where I can buy it, I would greatly appreciate it.

    All the best

    • Eugenio, you don't indicate what book it is. If you know the title and the publisher, you will surely find it in one of the main bookstores in Madrid.

      regards

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