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This impressive feat of civil engineering, which dates from 1931, links the Royal Palace to the Vistillas. Owing to its location on the slope that goes from Calle Bailén down towards the Manzanares River, if offers magnificent views over the west of the city and Casa de Campo Park.

Built from polished reinforced concrete, the current viaduct was inaugurated in 1942, replacing the previous one built in 1874. Rationalist in style, it comprises three 35-metre high archways under which Calle Segovia passes, while Calle Bailén passes over the top.

This site offers impressive views over Casa de Campo Park, the Royal Palace, and La Almudena Cathedral, which is why it has been chosen as a location for many films, including Matador, High Heels and I’m so excited!, by Pedro Almodóvar.