About Faro de Moncloa
The Faro de Moncloa is a 110-meter-tall (361-foot) communications tower on the Plaza de Moncloa in Madrid, built in 1992. Its most distinctive feature is the off-center observation deck at a height of 90 meters (295 feet). After a fire in the neighboring Torre Windsor in 2005, the tower was closed to visitors for safety reasons. Extensive renovation work, which included the interior fit-out, the construction of new common rooms, and the modernization of the elevator and safety systems, dragged on until 2015. The tower reopened its doors on April 24 of that year and has since once again offered an impressive view over the Spanish capital.
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- Sight › Historic sites
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- Address
Madrid, Spain- District
- Ciudad Universitaria
- Phone
- +34917011670
- Website
- es.wikipedia.org
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- Coordinates
- 40.43695° N · -3.72167° E
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quick answersWhat is the Faro de Moncloa in Madrid?
The Faro de Moncloa is a 110-meter-tall (361-foot) communications tower on Plaza de Moncloa in Madrid, built in 1992. It stands in the Ciudad Universitaria neighborhood and is listed by travelguide195 as a historic site. Its most striking feature is its off-center observation deck.
How high is the observation deck of the Faro de Moncloa?
The observation deck of the Faro de Moncloa in Madrid sits at a height of 90 meters (295 feet). It is positioned off-center on the 110-meter tower and offers sweeping views over the Spanish capital.
Why was the Faro de Moncloa closed, and when did it reopen?
The Faro de Moncloa in Madrid was closed to visitors for safety reasons after a fire in the neighboring Torre Windsor in 2005. The restoration included the interior fit-out, the construction of new daytime rooms, and the modernization of the elevator and safety systems, and it dragged on until 2015. The tower reopened to visitors on April 24, 2015.
What can you see around the Faro de Moncloa?
Around the Faro de Moncloa in Madrid, you'll find several monuments and museums within walking distance. travelguide195 lists, among others, the Monumento al Libertador José de San Martín (about 36 meters away), the Museo de América (about 131 meters), the Museo de Anatomía Comparada de Vertebrados (about 165 meters), and the Arco de la Victoria (about 167 meters). A little farther out, you'll find the Museo del Escritor (about 544 meters) and the monument to Miguel Hidalgo (about 658 meters).
Are there restaurants near the Faro de Moncloa?
Yes, there are plenty of restaurants around the Faro de Moncloa in Madrid. travelguide195 lists about 45 restaurants within 500 meters of the tower on Plaza de Moncloa.
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A high tower with an observation deck that you can access by elevator. In theory your visit is limited to 30 minutes, but you're likely to want to go down before the time is up.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Madrid/Moncloa“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 10/19/2019