This roadway or street marks one of the main and central spots of Madrid in which there is always many people , visitors and movement, no matter the instant of the day or night.

One of the main characteristics and attractions of La Gran Via is its wide amount and variety of shops. This pathway offers many different shops, some of them from world wide famous designers and trade marks and some others from local ones, allowing all the people to be up to the date not only regarding world fashion but regarding local designs and products as well.

Tourists who wish to meet some cinemas and theatres would also be able to do so while visiting la Gran Via. There are several theaters, cinemas and other entertainment related spots spread throughout this pathway in such a distinct way that visitors could always have fun, during day as well as in nights. There also are many cafes and restaurants where tourists could have a break and enjoy a nice meal or a coffee while watching Madrids every day life as well as meet some local everybody who, most of the times, would be willing to share any acquired skill regarding the city you might wish to inquire of .

Besides its shops and theaters, La Gran Via is also famous by its constructions. This path has many amazing constructions, many of which show unique characteristics and we are built by some of the best architects and designers of the last century. This way, those who enjoy disciplines such as architecture and develope , and wish to meet peculiar places while being in Madrid should make sure of meeting La Gran Via.

La Gran Via was built between 1904 and 1929 with the wants of connect the Plaza de España with the Calle de Alcal&#-1248;In order to achieve this, several buildings and constructions had to be demolished, and several decades would pass since the pathway started being planned, during the middle decades of the XIX century, and when it was finally planned in 1929.