Estación de Atocha

Stylishly restored old railway station

Address:

Glorieta de Carlos V - Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
28012 - Atocha
Madrid

Nearest Bus or Train:

Atocha

Open Hours:

7a-1a M-Su

Made of steel and glass, this fine old railway station building was designed by the Basque architect, Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, who was also responsible for the Palacio de Cristal in Retiro Park. It has been stylishly converted into tropical gardens under glass with an elegant first-floor restaurant. There's a permanent display of sculpture in the hall that leads to the new station. In summer you can visit the popular terrace-bar that's set up outside. It was built in 1892 for the Rothschilds who controlled the development of the railways at that time. Admission: free.

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