Caja Madrid Obelisk
Obelisco de la Caja
A towering monument in Madrid, Spain, that has proven to be more labor-intensive than initially planned.

šŸ“œ Modern obelisk designed by Santiago Calatrava, located in Plaza de Castilla, Madrid.
šŸ” Features 462 bronze ribs, originally intended to spin with hydraulic power.

Why Go

šŸ™ļø Iconic modern landmark
šŸ—ļø Impressive architectural design
šŸ“ø Great photo opportunities
🚶 Easily accessible by public transport

Why Avoid

šŸ’ø High maintenance costs led to static state
āš™ļø Hydraulic bronze strips stopped spinning after a month

Tips

šŸš‡ Accessible via Plaza Castilla metro station (lines 1, 9, 10)
🚌 Accessible via numerous bus lines

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