Broadway panorama from the Gran Via

As you stand on the Gran Vía, facing Callao Square, it’s easy to see why this avenue is often compared to Broadway. You get a real sense of what the street used to be like from here — back when it was lined with cinemas, far more than you see today. Two landmarks still capture that golden age: the beautiful Callao cinema, and the iconic Schweppes building. For a moment, you might feel like you’ve stepped out of Madrid and into the heart of New York.