Plaza de Callao
Plaza de Callao is a square in Centro, Madrid, Community of Madrid. Plaza de Callao is situated nearby to the movie theater Cine Callao, as well as near the quarter Sol.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cine Callao and Callao.
Cine Callao
Movie theater
Photo: David Gordillo, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Cine Callao is a building located in Plaza de Callao in Madrid. It is a common venue for film premieres and press screenings. Designed by Luis Gutiérrez Soto, the facade features elements inspired by the Art Deco.
Callao
Railway stop
Photo: Draceane, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Callao is a station on Line 3 and Line 5 of the Madrid Metro. It is located in fare Zone A. It is named after the Plaza del Callao, under which it is located.
Teatro Real
Theater building
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Teatro Real is an opera house in Madrid, Spain. Located at the Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, and known colloquially as "El Real". it is considered the top institution of the performing and musical arts in the country and one of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe. Teatro Real is situated 450 metres southwest of Plaza de Callao.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sol and El Madrid de los Austrias.
Sol
Quarter
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Sol is an administrative neighborhood of Madrid belonging to the district of Centro. It has a total area of around 44.5 hectares. Hugely affected by the impact of tourism, by 2018 it had over 2 tourists per 1 permanent dweller.
El Madrid de los Austrias
Neighborhood
Photo: Antonio Tajuelo, CC BY 2.0.
El Madrid de los Austrias is a name used for the old centre of Madrid, built during the reign of the Habsburg Dynasty, known in Spain as Casa de Austria. The area is located south of the Calle Mayor, in between the Metro stations Sol and Ópera.
Universidad
Quarter
Photo: cesarastudillo, CC BY 2.0.
Universidad, originally known as Barrio de Maravillas, is a neighborhood in the Centro district of Madrid. Its precise boundaries were historically defined by Calle de San Bernardo, Calle de San Vicente Ferrer, Calle de Fuencarral, and Calle de Carranza—streets that once belonged to the former Parroquia de Maravillas.
Plaza de Callao
- Type: Square
- Location: Centro, Madrid, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Central Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
40.41994° or 40° 25′ 12″ northLongitude
-3.70577° or 3° 42′ 21″ westElevation
678 metres (2,224 feet)Open location code
8CGRC79V+XMGeoNames ID
6452712
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