- Address: Avenida del Arco de la Victoria s / n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Phone: +34 917 01 16 70
- Website: www.elfarodemoncloa.com
- Opening: 1992
- Architect: Salvador Perez Arroyo
In any city, here and there, periodically there are skyscrapers and skyscrapers. And there is nothing surprising in some competition of architects for the highest building in the city, the country, the world - everywhere there is its own statistics. In Madrid, so it turned out, the tourist attraction of the late 20th century Faro de Moncloa, which in translation means "Mayak Moncloa", was included in the list of high buildings for 11th place.
A bit of history
The Tower of Madrid, and this is the name of the lighthouse of the townspeople, is located in the western area of the Spanish capital at Moncloa Square, whose name is left from the former landowners. This area began to be actively built in the middle of the last century, and the square received its official name. It was changed several times, but in 1980 the historical name was returned. Today it is one of the major transport hubs in Madrid, here is the Madrid Moncloa metro station and a small suburban bus station.
Faro de Moncloa - the tower of the telecommunication center in height of 110 meters, constructed in 1992 by architect Salvador Perez Arroyo in territory of university. Statisticians estimated that it required more than one thousand cubic meters of concrete and about 10,000 tons of steel for its erection. The name "Mayak" tower of Moncloa Madrid was given because one of its functions is to illuminate the university park and the neighborhood of the nearest road.
At the very top of the tower, a little below the antenna, is a restaurant and a panoramic semi-enclosed observation deck with an area of about 400 square meters. m., which offers a stunning view of the surrounding area. The transparent elevator will allow you to climb the tower, and in only 20 seconds. In 2005, after 13 years of operation of the tower, the city authorities revised the fire safety rules and closed the entrance to the top, and the area was cordoned off, because several strong elements fell down due to strong winds, fortunately, without consequences. Since 2009, there has been a long-term reconstruction of the lighthouse, at one time it was planned and completely demolished, until finally it was opened in May 2015.
How to get?
The easiest way is by public transport . To the subway station of the same name you can reach the L3 and L6 lines, and there are regular buses No.44, 46, 82, 84, 132 and 133 to Moncloa Square. The lighthouse runs from 9.30 to 20.30 every day except Monday. The ticket price for tourists is € 3, which includes guide services in Spanish or English before 13.30. On the observation deck, stands were erected about the history and development of the city, as well as photos of the main sights that are visible from the lighthouse.
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