Views & landmarks
Torre de Cristal
What It Is
Torre de Cristal is a 249.5-meter, 52-story skyscraper located in Madrid's Cuatro Torres business district. As the second-tallest building in Spain, it draws visitors interested in contemporary high-rise architecture and urban design outside the historic core.
Getting There
From central Madrid, take Metro Line 10 to Begoña station or Line 1 or 10 to Chamartín. The transit ride takes roughly 20 to 25 minutes, followed by a short walk to the district.
Time to Allow
Allow 45 to 60 minutes to walk around the pedestrian plazas and view the structure from different ground-level perspectives.
When to Go
Late afternoon works well for seeing sunlight reflect off the glass exterior. Because this is an active financial center, pedestrian traffic peaks during weekday morning and evening commute hours. Weekends are noticeably quieter.
Nearby Attractions
The site is situated within walking distance of several other notable architectural landmarks:
- Emperador Castellana Tower: 0.1km away, located directly in the same plaza.
- Torre PwC: 0.2km away, situated right next to the site.
- Torre Moeve: 0.3km away, completing the immediate skyscraper cluster.
- Gate of Europe: 1.3km south along Paseo de la Castellana at Plaza de Castilla.
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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