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It is called the "Puerta de Alcala" because it used to sit on the road that led to Alcala de Henares, a small historic town located about 30 km east of Madrid. It was built in the 1770s, after King Carlos III took a dislike to the old gate that dated back to 1599. It was designed by Francesco Sabatini in a neo-classical style, and it became the major point of entry to the city of Madrid. The area around the Puerta de Alcala has been remodelled over the years, and it now sits at the middle of the "Plaza de la Independicia", near the main entry to the Parque del Buen Retiro. It's worth seeing it during the day and going back at night when it's all lit up - it's one of Madrid's most photogenic monuments! Leave a Comment Address: Calle de AlcalaDirections: Metro "Retiro"
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Madrid's national monument and one of the city's symbol. It is design by an Italian artist, Sabatini, ordered by King Carlos III in 1764. It is a neoclassical granite gate with five passage, three large archways and the other two rectangular are smaller. Each of the passageways is decorated with a lions head sculptured by Roberto Michel. The top of the gate is decorated with statues by Francisco Guttierez. The construction was completed after nine years. Leave a Comment
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 by smschley
The Puerta de Alcalá was originally constructed in 1599 to greet the wife of King Felipe III, Doña Margarita , to Madrid. On December 9th, 1759 King Carlos III, entered the city through the gate, and was displeased with the entrance, so, in 1764 he ordered the gate to be torn down and decided to construct a new gate.
The Puerta de Alcalá that we know today was completed in 1769 and it quickly became one of the most important symbols of Madrid. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro: Retiro, Ibiza and Menendez Pelayo.
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 Puerta de Alcala by vivalasteph |
Now let's walk away from Paseo del Prado and Cibeles Square and we'll find the Alcalá Gate. This gate was constructed under the kingdom of Carlos III because he wanted a monumental gate on the road from Madrid to the nearby city Alcalá de Henares and replaces an old brick made and more humble gate. The design was by Francesco Sabatini and it was inaugurated in 1778. The gate has some statues on top, representing 4 cardinal virtues: Prudence, Justice, Temperance and Fortitude.
One curious piece of information about this Gate: Spanish singers Víctor Manuel and Ana Belén recorded a song called "La Puerta de Alcalá" in 1986, composed by Bernardo Fuster and Luis Mendo. This song became a popular hit. Address: Alcalá streetDirections: Walking distance from Cibeles Square.
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 Puerta de Alcala by babettuLeave a Comment Address: Plaza de la IndependenciaDirections: Retiro, Ibiza and Menendez Pelayo.
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 La Puerta de Alcalá by andal13
Una popular canción española dice: "... y ahí está, viendo pasar el tiempo... la Puerta de Alcalá..." Este impresionante monumento es un clásico, situado en la famosa y elegante Calle de Alcalá, en donde también se encuentran otros monumentos, importantes edificios y el hermoso Parque del Buen Retiro. Leave a Comment
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 Puerta Alcala by Lorro
This priveleged view is at a friends apartment on the top floor of the building in the same plaza. Beautiful view! Leave a Comment Address: Pl. IndependenciaDirections: On Calle Alcala, you can see it from Pl. Cibeles. Central Madrid.
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