Madrid and its Gran Via
The Gran Via in Madrid is one of the major roads of the city and
which contains some of the most interesting and attractive
tourist attractions and recreational spots of the area. This
road or street marks one of the main and central spots of Madrid
in which there is always people, traffic and movement, no matter
the time of the day or night.
One of the main characteristics and attractions of La Gran Via
is its wide amount and variety of shops. This road offers many
different shops, some of them from world wide famous designers
and trade marks and some others from local ones, allowing people
to be up to the date not only regarding world fashion but
regarding local designs and products as well.
Tourists who wish to meet some cinemas and theatres would also
be able to do so while visiting la Gran Via. There are several
theaters, cinemas and other entertainment related spots spread
throughout this road in such a way that visitors could always
have fun, during day as well as in nights. There also are many
cafes and restaurants where tourists could have a break and
enjoy a nice meal or a coffee while watching Madrid's every day
life as well as meet some local people who, most of the times,
would be willing to share any information regarding the city you
may wish to ask.
Besides its shops and theaters, La Gran Via is also famous by
its constructions. This road has many amazing constructions,
many of which show unique characteristics and were built by some
of the best architects and designers of the last century. This
way, those who enjoy disciplines such as architecture and
design, and wish to meet peculiar places while being in Madrid
should make sure of meeting La Gran Via.
La Gran Via was built between 1904 and 1929 with the goal of
connect the Plaza de Espa