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Círculo de Bellas Artes

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    The Círculo de Bellas Artes (CBA), which was founded in 1880 by a small group of artists, is one of the most important private cultural centres in Europe. This multi-disciplinary centre always keeps the most innovative artistic movements in mind and offers a programme of activities ranging from plastic arts to literature, as well as science, philosophy, film and the performing arts. The CBA is a private, non-profit cultural institution and is officially declared a 'Centre for the Protection of Fine Arts and of Public Interest'.

    During the early years of the 20th century, its directors included important cultural figures from this period such as Jacinto Benavente and Carlos Arniches. A young Picasso attended painting classes here and Ramón María del Valle-Inclán frequented its rooms.

    The CBA’s current headquarters is located in a building designed by architect Antonio Palacios. He is also responsible for many of Madrid’s most emblematic buildings such as the Cibeles Palace, the Central Bank (both on Calle de Alcalá) and Maudes Palace, among others. It was inaugurated in 1926 by King Alfonso XIII on Monday, November 8, with an exhibition of paintings by Ignacio Zuloaga in the Sala Goya.

    Rooftop terrace at the Círculo de Bellas Artes

    The rooftop terrace at the Círculo de Bellas Artes offers one of the most spectacular views of Madrid; a unique perspective of the city’s urban layout, with the buildings that line Gran Vía avenue just a stone’s throw away. To access the rooftop, take the lift in the lobby to the top floor where you´ll find a bar and restaurant. Tickets can be purchased at reception.

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    Shop
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    Cafeteria
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    Library
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    Restaurant
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    Guided tours
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    Lift
    Last updated: 15/02/2023
    Practical Information
    Tourist Information
    Address
    Calle
    de Alcalá, 42
    28014
    Tourist area
    Sol / Gran Vía
    Telephone
    (+34) 91 360 54 00
    Fax
    Metro
    Sevilla (L2)
    Banco de España (L2)
    Bus
    0001, 002, 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 20, 27, 34, 37, 45, 46, 51, 52, 53, 74, 146, 150, 203, E1, N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, N10, N11, N12, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N20, N21, N22, N23, N24, N25, N26, N27
    Cercanías (local train)
    Madrid-Sol
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

    Docking Stations:

    - Banco de España A (calle Alcalá, 49)

    - Sevilla (calle Alcalá, 27)

    Price

    Access to the Building and "La Pecera" Cafeteria-Restaurant: Free

    Entrance to the Exhibition Hall and Rooftop: € 5. 

    Tuesdays, from 11am – 2pm: free entrance for the unemployed.

    Guided visits: Book by e-mail: visitasguiadas@circulobellasartes.com or by phone: 91 389 24 35

    Times

    Exhibitions: Tues – Sun: 11am – 2pm / 5pm – 9pm

    Ticket Office (Films and Shows): Thurs - Sun, from one hour prior to the start of the first session of the Film Studio until the start of the last session.

    Cafeteria "La Pecera": Mon - Sun: 9am - 1am

    Rooftop:

    Mon - Thurs: 10am - 1am

    Fri - Sat: 10am - 1:30am

    Sun: 10am- 1am

    Type
    Cultural venues
    Sights and monuments
    Theatres
    Cultural centres, exhibition halls, foundations
    Concert halls

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