Torre Picasso
Monument Prominent Madrid skyscraper and office tower
Rising in Madrid’s AZCA business district, Torre Picasso is a notable office skyscraper designed by Minoru Yamasaki; visitors notice it from Paseo de la Castellana and nearby public plazas.
Torre Picasso is a commercial office skyscraper in Madrid’s AZCA business district, on Paseo de la Castellana. Designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki and completed in 1988, it is one of Madrid’s tallest office towers at about 157 metres with 43 floors.
The building houses offices and corporate spaces and is a prominent element of Madrid’s late-20th-century business district skyline. Its construction and height made it a landmark of the AZCA area when it opened.
Torre Picasso stands in the Cuatro Caminos/AZCA area north of Madrid city centre on Paseo de la Castellana and is served by metro and bus links that connect it with central Madrid.
- Visitor access: The tower is primarily an office building and does not have a public observation deck; access to upper floors is restricted to tenants and invited visitors.
How to Get to Torre Picasso #
Torre Picasso stands on the Paseo de la Castellana; the nearest major transport points are Nuevos Ministerios station (metro and Cercanías trains) and Avenida de América. Walks along the Castellana make for easy viewing.
Tips for Visiting Torre Picasso #
- The Torre Picasso is an office skyscraper - public access is limited; visitors should plan to view the tower from nearby plazas or from the Paseo de la Castellana.
- Combine Torre Picasso with a walk along Paseo de la Castellana to see Madrid's business district and the adjacent Cuatro Torres skyline.
- Evening photos catch the building's reflective glass and the city lighting; avoid rush-hour sidewalks if intent on photography.
Best Time to Visit Torre Picasso #
Visit during regular business hours if needing official access; otherwise enjoy exterior views any time of year.
Weather & Climate near Torre Picasso #
Torre Picasso's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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