Viewpoint

Faro de Moncloa Viewing Tower

Moncloa and Argüelles, Madrid

Address
Avenida de la Memoria 2, Madrid
Hours
Tue to Sun
9:30 to 20:00
Mon
Closed

Tuesday to Sunday 09:30 to 20:00, last ascent 19:30. Closes at 17:00 on 24 and 31 December and opens at 11:00 on 25 December and 1 January. General ticket 4 euros, reduced 2 euros.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

A view over the Madrid skyline and boulevard from the Faro de Moncloa
Photo: Steve / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A 92-metre tower in the university city with a panoramic lift to a viewing gallery. The tourism board lists it among the official tourist products of Madrid.

Cost €
Time needed 45 minutes
Best time Late afternoon

Insider tip

Last ascent is 30 minutes before closing. It closes on Mondays.

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What's on near Faro de Moncloa Viewing Tower

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Faro de Moncloa Viewing Tower, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.

Exhibition On now Free

César Fernández Arias. Laboratorio de creación

8 Oct to 13 Dec C Arte C

Sculpture exhibition at C Arte C, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Exhibition On now €3 to €50

Nación Trans. Un proyecto de Antonio López

9 Apr to 22 Nov Museo de América

Photography exhibition at Museo de América, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Imagen y memoria. Argentina 1976-2003. Fotografías de Eduardo Longoni

29 Oct 2026 to 21 Mar 2027 Museo de América

Photography exhibition at Museo de América, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Nearby

Costume Museum Museum · 3 min walk A museum of clothing and fashion history on Avenida de Juan de Herrera, opened in 2004. Museum of the Americas Museum · 6 min walk A state museum of the Americas on Avenida de los Reyes Católicos, founded in 1941. Parque del Oeste Park · 12 min walk A park of nearly 100 hectares between the A-6 road, the university city and Moncloa. Mercado de Guzmán el Bueno Market · 14 min walk A municipal market opened in 1951 with traditional stalls for fish, fruit, meat and charcuterie, plus a supermarket and tasting stalls. Sala Galileo Galilei Nightlife · 18 min walk A music venue that opened in 1985 in the former Cine Galileo on Calle de Galileo, regarded by many as a temple of Madrid's night music. Casa Ricardo Food · 19 min walk A home-cooking restaurant on Calle de Fernando el Católico founded in 1935.

Around Moncloa and Argüelles

Debod, Goya and the big parks

Moncloa and Argüelles is the western side of the centre, around Plaza de España and the university city. It has the Temple of Debod, several museums and the two large parks, the Parque del Oeste and Casa de Campo.

Moncloa and Argüelles has 12 places on the Roam Madrid map: 3 museums, 3 landmarks, 2 parks and gardens, 1 church or cathedral, 1 viewpoint, 1 restaurant and 1 bar. Read the Moncloa and Argüelles guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Faro de Moncloa Viewing Tower?
Avenida de la Memoria 2, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of Faro de Moncloa Viewing Tower?
Tue to Sun 9:30 to 20:00; Closed Mon. Tuesday to Sunday 09:30 to 20:00, last ascent 19:30. Closes at 17:00 on 24 and 31 December and opens at 11:00 on 25 December and 1 January. General ticket 4 euros, reduced 2 euros.
How long do you need at Faro de Moncloa Viewing Tower?
Plan for 45 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Faro de Moncloa Viewing Tower?
Late afternoon.

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