Located in the center of the Plaza de la Independencia, the Puerta de Alcalá is one of the five old royal gates that gave access to the city, built by order of Carlos III to replace a previous one dating from the 16th century. This monumental gate, inaugurated in 1778, is located next to the Retiro Park and in it, prominent streets such as Alcalá, Alfonso XII or Serrano converge, and constitutes one of the tourist icons of Madrid.

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September 17, 2023

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Calle Alcala used to be the road to Alcala de Henares, an old university town about 30 kilometers from Madrid.
Halfway up is Puerta de Alcala, the former city gate. This 5-arch building was designed by Francisco Sabatini and is one of the most famous monuments in Madrid.

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May 14, 2022

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Plaza de la Independencia is a central square in the Spanish capital, Madrid. It is located at the intersection of Calle de Alcalá, Calle de Alfonso XII, Calle de Serrano, Calle de Salustiano Olozaga and Paseo de Mexico.

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1. Retiro Park - circular from Atocha to Alcala Gate

4.37km

01:10

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Alcalá Gate – Retiro Park (Madrid) loop from Conde de Casal

9.76km

02:35

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Circle of Fine Arts – Great Pond of El Retiro loop from Sol

5.79km

01:34

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alcalá Gate

1. Retiro Park - circular from Atocha to Alcala Gate

2. Alcalá Gate – Retiro Park (Madrid) loop from Conde de Casal

3. Circle of Fine Arts – Great Pond of El Retiro loop from Sol

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