Landmark
Alcala Gate
444 locals recommend,
Location
s/n Plaza de la Independencia
Madrid, MD
Jerónimos
Tips from locals
The Puerta de Alcalá was the entrance to the city of Madrid. It´s a great place to see next to Retiro Park and there´s even a place to stop and take a picture in front of it.
The Puerta de Alcalá ("Alcalá Gate") is the most famous Neo-classical monument in the Plaza de la Independencia. It is the origin of the Alfonso XII, Serrano and Olózaga streets.