Paseo de la Castellana
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Paseo de la Castellana commonly known as La Castellana, is one of the longest and widest avenues of Madrid
. It is named after an old fountain that used to exist in Plaza de Castilla
. It starts at Plaza de Colón, passes through the Nuevos Ministerios, Plaza de Lima, Plaza de Cuzco, Plaza de Castilla, and ends near the Nudo Norte (North Junction), connecting with the M-30
and the road to Colmenar Viejo
. The Paseo de la Castellana is the continuation of Paseo de Recoletos
and Paseo del Prado
, and these three avenues vertebrate de north-south axis of the city.
As part of an ambitious project called Operación Chamartín, it is planned to extend it further to the north, where a big number of railway lines will be dug underground and the area will be transformed with high-rise buildings. This project was recently brought to life again, after many years of debate.
To the west of La Castellana lie the districts of Chamberí
and Tetuán
, and to the east, the districts of Salamanca
and Chamartín
.
Many business, banking and financial buildings are located along La Castellana or its immediate proximity (including, among others, those that form AZCA
, Puerta de Europa
and the CTBA
). Also, many of the most important embassies are located in or around the stretch between Plaza de Colón and Plaza del Doctor Marañón. Other landmarks that can be found along this street are the Nuevos Ministerios complex, where the offices of several ministries of the Spanish Government
are located, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
.
Between 1952 and 1981, the stretch north of Nuevos Ministerios was called Avenida del Generalísimo.
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
. It is named after an old fountain that used to exist in Plaza de Castilla
Plaza de Castilla
The Plaza de Castilla is a great plaza in the north of Madrid, Spain.- Situation :It is situated in the north of the city and is bisected by Paseo de la Castellana, one of the main thoroughfares of the capital, almost at its end. It is in the district of Chamartín, and is the hub of the...
. It starts at Plaza de Colón, passes through the Nuevos Ministerios, Plaza de Lima, Plaza de Cuzco, Plaza de Castilla, and ends near the Nudo Norte (North Junction), connecting with the M-30
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30
The M-30 orbital motorway circles the central districts of Madrid, the capital city of Spain. It is the innermost ring road of the Spanish city. Outer rings are named M-40, M-45 and M-50....
and the road to Colmenar Viejo
Colmenar Viejo
Colmenar Viejo is a town of about 44,000 inhabitants, located in the Community of Madrid, Spain, 30 kilometers north of Madrid on the M-607 motorway.-Main sights:The most important tourist attractions places in Colmenar Viejo are:...
. The Paseo de la Castellana is the continuation of Paseo de Recoletos
Paseo de Recoletos
Paseo de Recoletos is a wide boulevard in central Madrid leading from Plaza de Cibeles to Plaza de Colón.From West to East it consists of:* Two southward lanes* The pedestrian walk* A southward Bus lane* Three southward lanes...
and Paseo del Prado
Paseo del Prado
The Paseo del Prado is one of the main boulevards in Madrid, Spain. It runs north-south between the Plaza de Cibeles and the Plaza del Emperador Carlos V , with the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo lying approximately in the middle...
, and these three avenues vertebrate de north-south axis of the city.
As part of an ambitious project called Operación Chamartín, it is planned to extend it further to the north, where a big number of railway lines will be dug underground and the area will be transformed with high-rise buildings. This project was recently brought to life again, after many years of debate.
To the west of La Castellana lie the districts of Chamberí
Chamberí (Madrid)
Chamberí is one of the 21 districs of Madrid, Spain.-Overview:* Holidays in the District: 16 of July * Area: 469.22 Hectares* President: Angel Garrido...
and Tetuán
Tetuán (Madrid)
Tetuán is a district of Madrid, Spain. The district takes its name from Tetouan, Morocco. Which was the capital of the former Spanish protectorate in northern Morocco.-Subdivision:The district is administratively divided into 6 wards :...
, and to the east, the districts of Salamanca
Salamanca (Madrid)
Salamanca is one of the 21 districts that form the city of Madrid, Spain. Salamanca is located to the northeast of the historical center of Madrid.-Overview:...
and Chamartín
Chamartín
Chamartín is an administrative district of Madrid, Spain and consists of the following neighborhoods: El Viso, Prosperidad, Ciudad Jardín, Hispanoamérica, Nueva España, and Pza...
.
Many business, banking and financial buildings are located along La Castellana or its immediate proximity (including, among others, those that form AZCA
AZCA
Acronym for Asociación Mixta de Compensación de la Manzana A de la Zona Comercial de la Avenida del Generalísimo , in Madrid, Spain....
, Puerta de Europa
Puerta de Europa
The Puerta de Europa towers are twin office buildings in Madrid. The towers have a height of and have 26 floors. They were constructed from 1989 to 1996...
and the CTBA
CTBA
Cuatro Torres Business Area is a business district located in the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid , on the former Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid. The area contains the tallest skyscrapers in Madrid and Spain...
). Also, many of the most important embassies are located in or around the stretch between Plaza de Colón and Plaza del Doctor Marañón. Other landmarks that can be found along this street are the Nuevos Ministerios complex, where the offices of several ministries of the Spanish Government
Spanish Government
Spain is a constitutional monarchy whose government is defined by the Constitution of Spain. This was approved by a general referendum of the people of Spain in 1978...
are located, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is an all-seater football stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has a current capacity of 85,454 spectators....
.
Between 1952 and 1981, the stretch north of Nuevos Ministerios was called Avenida del Generalísimo.