Círculo de Bellas Artes
Viewpoint
What is Círculo de Bellas Artes, and is it free to visit?
Círculo de Bellas Artes is a viewpoint in Sol / Gran Vía, Madrid. Entry is partly free; opening hours were last verified Oct 8, 2026.
Partly free AI-written, source-cited checked
Rooftop €6 (reduced €5); exhibition hall €6; both €7. Building and La Pecera café free.
Getting there
Where
Calle de Alcalá, 42, Madrid
Sol / Gran Vía guide · Madrid
Círculo de Bellas Artes
Calle de Alcalá, 42, Madrid
Sol / Gran Vía, Madrid
Opening hours
- Mon-Thu 10:00-01:00
- Fri-Sat 10:00-02:00
- Sun 10:00-01:00
- Rooftop. Exhibitions Tue–Sun 11:00–14:00 and 17:00–21:00.
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About
A private, non-profit cultural centre founded in 1880, in a building by Antonio Palacios inaugurated in 1926; a young Picasso took painting classes here. Its rooftop terrace costs €6 and is open until 01:00, or 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The building and its La Pecera café are free to enter.