Galería de Cristal of the Palacio de Cibeles

The Glass Gallery, a vibrant heart for city life designed for gatherings, meetings, and celebrations. This stunning multi-purpose space has a fascinating history; it was created by transforming the old Ruiz de Alarcón alleyway—once a busy route for mail delivery trucks—into the inviting venue you see today.

Covering 2,800 square meters, the gallery is sheltered by a breathtaking glass dome that arches 30 meters above the ground. While the structure looks light and transparent, it is a true feat of engineering, weighing 500 tonnes. The dome’s unique organic shape is made up of nearly 2,000 individual triangular glass panes, held together by a precise network of 2,966 bars and 1,034 connecting joints.