. In 1910, the Gran Vía was inaugurated, starting in Alcalá Street, finishes in Plaza de España. The Gran Via means Great Route in Spanish. It was built as a fast connection for districts developed in the Project Ensanche. This route links the Arguelles district on the west with the Salamanca district to the east.… Read More MAD 03: Gran Vía, Antonio Palacios & ‘El Ensanche’ Urban Development