Located on the corner of Calle Alcalá and Gran Vía, this emblematic building, one of the symbols of the area, was designed in 1905 by the French architects, Jules and Raymond Février to house the La Unión and Fénix insurance company, although the final work was carried out by Luis Esteve from Spain. The Metrópolis Building is one of the main icons of the Gran Vía, featuring in thousands of tourist snapshots who photograph the view of this avenue from Plaza de Cibeles. Built on the site of the “casa del ataúd” (tomb house), so called by locals because of its narrow frontage, it was constructed between 1907 and 1910 as the first stretch of the Gran Vía was being created, and it was officially opened on 25 January 1911. This sumptuous construction presides over the beginning of the Gran Vía with its neo-renaissance façade of Corinthian columns and a slate dome with golden incrustations, on which a statue of Victoria rises, which used to be a Phoenix, symbol of the insurance company that initially occupied the building.

The Metropolis Building is an office block and one of the many notable buildings on Calle Gran Via standing at the junction of this street and Calle de Alcalá. This lovely Beaux-Arts style building has many features common to this style. An example is the over-sized details of classical themes for supporting structures, typified by the four supporting columns featuring statues representing Mining, Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, right on the rounded corner of the building.

It was under renovation. We could not see it properly. Sep. 2023. There is Goddess Nike statue on the top.

(Translated by Google) Emblematic Madrid building that brightens the view of the people who visit the city. At night, the view is spectacular. (Original) Emblemático edificio madrileño que alegra la vista de las personas que visitan la ciudad. De noche, la vista es espectacular.

So unlucky that it was in reconstruction when I visited Madrid.

One of the most spectacular and amazing infrastructure of madrid. This place have arrangements of some cultural and informative programs that changes according to the calendar and ongoing event in the city. There is a high place here where you can go and enjoy an amazing view of the city from above (available with tickets worth 3 €). The place normally closes at 8 pm at night. Additionally most of the city busses has a stop nearby basically is the central stop for the EMT bus service.

Closed for renovations. What you get to see is a plastic wrapped building...

A beautiful piece of art all round

One of this big an wonderful citys symbol.

At the corner of the Calle de Alcala an Gran Via

(Translated by Google) Photo taken after the snowfall. (Original) Foto tomada tras la nevada.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Muy bonito

(Translated by Google) This building is beautiful. To see my photos and places of Madrid and other cities follow me at @callepantomima (Original) Este edifico es precioso. Para ver mis fotos y sitios de Madrid y otras ciudades seguidme en @callepantomima

(Translated by Google) Spectacular architecture ok located and the Cibeles in front, in spectacular Christmas (Original) Arquitectura espectacular ok situado y la Cibeles enfrente, en navidad espectacular

Iconic views of the Metropolis building at the end of the Grand Via is not to be missed! View during day and night for two totally different views!

Currently the Metropolis building is under renovation and can be hardly seen. The statue is still visible on top.

Don't you just love the aethetic of madrid in Christmas?

Too bad that the building is under reconstruction now:(())

(Translated by Google) A work of art (Original) Una obra de arte

(Translated by Google) It is an emblematic and very beautiful building. I loved it. (Original) Es un edificio emblemático y muy bonito.me encantó..

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Madrid! (Original) Bella Madrid !

Absolutely beautiful. Love the architecture

That’s the face of the city, what else to say. I think having at least one pic with this building is a must have. Otherwise you never have been to Madrid

Done my aim here, so it's good

An iconic building of Madrid 🇪🇦

Beautiful to look at, but that's about it. Gran Via is a stunning street none the less

One of the best looking buildings in Madrid! It also marks the beginning of the famous Gran Via street. Definitely visit the sight!

The 20th century style architecture that characterizes the Gran Via is on another level of awe-inducing. Make sure to look for the Metropolis Building, one of the major highlights and symbols of the street, and you’ll know what I mean. Make sure to look out for it!

Historic Metropolis building in Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸, and its slate dome. In the dome that crowns the round tower, we find the image of a winged victory. But it's not the only one, the building still has 11 sculptural sets...

Really good place to visit

I was looking for the building 10 min, then I found it is occupied by Zalando…

Iconic building in madrid

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful buildings in Madrid (Original) De los edificios más bonitos de Madrid

Madrid on the sky yo heaven

You can feel the modern Spanish culture and atmosphere here.

I visited here during Christmas, they have very beautiful light show.

The whole area is surrounded by beautiful structures but this Metropolis building is an iconic one at Grand Via with gorgeous facades. It was designed in 1905 by a French architect.

The Heart of Madrid, Beautiful Architecture in an absolutely amazing city !!

Amazing view to the city and grand via, especially due the sunset

A beautiful building under renovation, so it can't be seen now. Nonetheless, when it is done one day it should be restored to its former glory.

Beautiful icon in La Gran Via in Madrid

One of the best places to visit in Madrid especially for Photography!!

Very nice place to walk around..

Currently under construction/rehabilitation and not super photogenic. Still worth a visit.

In Madrid I saw a lot of buildings with great architecture in good condition. I appreciate that people take cares of buildings with a lot of history... Metropolis building is amazing... If you are in Madrid must see it! 😉

(Translated by Google) It is worth visiting this icon of Madrid, a work by the architects Jules and Raymond Février from 1910, completed by Luis Esteve- which unofficially begins the Gran Vía. The most characteristic thing is its mixture of styles and its circular tower crowned by a slate dome. The statues that adorn its eclectic façade and the sculpture of the Winged Victory that crowns the tower have been enhanced thanks to the widening of the pavements of Gran Vía (Original) Vale la pena conocer este icono de Madrid, Obra de los arquitectos Jules y Raymond Février de 1910, terminado por Luis Esteve- que oficiosamente inicia la Gran Vía. Lo más característico es su mezcla de estilos y su torre circular coronada por una cúpula de pizarra. Las estatuas que adornan su ecléctica fachada y la escultura de la Victoria Alada que corona la torre se han realzado gracias a la ampliación de aceras de la Gran Vía

(Translated by Google) In love with this building. (Original) Enamorada de este edificio.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Muy bonito

(Translated by Google) From the outside, an imposing building that rises crowning the Gran Vía at its end near Cibeles. Inside, I do not know. (Original) Por fuera, imponente, edificio que se levanta coronando la Gran Vía en su extremo cercano a cibeles. Por dentro, desconozco.

(Translated by Google) One of the emblematic buildings of Madrid's Gran Vía (Original) Uno de los edificios emblemas de la Gran Vía madrileña

(Translated by Google) My favorite building in Madrid has not had that lighting at night for too many months. I don't know why, but please a building if you need to have the lighting on. The perspective of Cibeles towards Gran Vía loses a lot seeing this spectacular building off. (Original) Mi edificio favorito de Madrid lleva demasiada meses sin tener esa iluminación de noche. No se a que se debe, pero por favor un edificiosasi precisa tener la iluminación encendida. La perspectiva de Cibeles hacia Gran Vía pierde muchísimo viendo este espectacular edifico apagado.

(Translated by Google) Superb neo-Renaissance palace at the beginning of the Gran Via (Original) Superbo Palazzo neorinascimentale all'inizio della Gran Via

(Translated by Google) One of the emblematic buildings of Madrid that begins the Gran Vía when it separates from Alcala street. It was one of the first buildings to be built when the Gran Vía was planned. In its dome, gold sheets were placed that are kept together with the sculpture of the Winged Victory. The best view is from the terrace of the Fine Arts Building on Calle Alcalá (Original) Uno de los edificios emblemáticos de Madrid que da inicio a la Gran Vía al separarse de la calle Alcala. Fue uno de los primeros edificios que se construyo cuando se proyectó la Gran Vía. En su cúpula se colocaron panes de oro que se mantienen junto con la escultura de la Victoria Alada. La mejor vista se tiene desde la terraza del Edificio de Bellas Artes de la Calle Alcalá

(Translated by Google) Spectacular facade. (Original) Espectacular fachada.

(Translated by Google) Incredible view. A very photogenic place! (Original) Impresionante vista. ¡Un lugar muy fotogénico!

(Translated by Google) I love Madrid (Original) Me encanta Madrid

(Translated by Google) It gives the touch to the Gran Via (Original) Le da el toque a la gran Via

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful buildings in Madrid. (Original) Uno de los edificios más bonitos de Madrid.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular. 1-22-2021. (Original) ESpectacular. 22-1-2021.

(Translated by Google) Great views (Original) Grandes vistas

(Translated by Google) A gem of a building (Original) Una joya de edificio

(Translated by Google) The building itself is beautiful and with the Christmas decorations, for my taste, spectacular. (Original) El edificio en si es precioso y con la decoración de navidad, para mi gusto ,espectacular.

(Translated by Google) The Ca Alcalá. (Original) La Ca Alcalá.

(Translated by Google) beautiful building, now in October there are two precious sculptures of the meninas. Mandatory place to visit and photograph. Now in January 2021 with the great snowfall there have been beautiful photographs, they will already remain for the History of Madrid (Original) precioso edificio, ahora en octubre hay dos esculturas preciosas de las meninas. Lugar obligatorio para visitarlo y fotografiar. Ahora en Enero 2021 con la gran nevada han quedado fotografías preciosas, ya quedarán para la Historia de Madrid

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place! (Original) Hermoso lugar!

(Translated by Google) One of the beauties of Madrid (Original) Una de las bellezas de Madrid

(Translated by Google) A show so much outside inside (Original) Un espectáculo tanto fuera por dentro

(Translated by Google) Excellent historical worth visiting 👏 (Original) Excelente vale la pena visitar histórico 👏

(Translated by Google) Bellisimooooooooo (Original) Bellisimooooooooo

(Translated by Google) Architecture (Original) Arquitectura

(Translated by Google) Great (Original) Genial

(Translated by Google) Very pretty. (Original) Muy bonito.

(Translated by Google) Handsome (Original) Hermoso

(Translated by Google) It is very beautiful (Original) Es muy hermoso