Círculo de Bellas Artes

For some of Madrid’s best views, take the lift to the 7th floor of the "Fine Arts Circle." You can almost reach out and touch the glorious dome of the Edificio Metrópolis and otherwise take in Madrid in all its finery, including the distant mountains. A restaurant and bar with lounge music and places to recline add to the experience. Downstairs, the center has exhibitions, concerts, short films and book readings. There’s also a fine belle-époque La Pecera del Círculo de Bellas Artes on the ground floor.

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