We all love to enjoy beautiful views and few cities in the world have more spectacular skies than that of Madrid. However, sometimes it seems that to enjoy a good view or a good terrace, you have to spend a fortune.
Despite this, there is a place to admire all of Madrid that almost no one knows about, you can get there by bus and, the most incredible thing of all, is that It’s completely free.
If you want to enjoy the best views of the Spanish capital and marvel at the mix of skyscrapers, classic buildings and Madrid’s skiesyou will have to go to Hortaleza. I assure you it’s worth it.
How to enjoy the best views of Madrid? This building is free
One of the lesser known monuments of the Community of Madrid is the Vegetable siloa polygonal tower built in 1928 that dominates the landscape of Huerta de la Salud, a former recreational farm.
In the 19th century it served as an agricultural and industrial complex for grain collection, but from that time only the old silo has been preserved. Now it has become a building dedicated to exhibitions and cultural events.
Its location means that very few people know about it, but from its top floor you can enjoy the best views of Madrid. The upper floor can accommodate around 100 people and it is amazing how much you can see from up there.
The Vegetable Silo has seven floors and a height of 20 meters. So, from the top floor you can see elements as diverse as the Adolfo Suárez Airport, the Cuatro Torres or a large part of the Madrid mountains.
The most incredible thing of all is that you will be able to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Madrid. It won’t cost you a euro. Access is free for all visitors.
How to get to the building with the best views in all of Madrid?
The Hortaleza Silo is a monument located in the Huerta de la Salud Park, more precisely in the Street number eight of Mar de las Antilles. Thanks to this, getting to him is quite simple.
We offer three different public transportation options to make the experience even cheaper:
- Bus: you can arrive with the number 9, 72, 107 and N2.
- Metro: you can go there from Parque de Santa María (L4) or San Lorenzo (L4).
- Bike: You can rent a BiciMAD on Santa Virgilia Street.
The Vegetable Silo remains open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. So it is a perfect option for a weekend plan and enjoying the sunset.
