The Presidency of the Government opens La Moncloa for free guided visits from June

The 'La Moncloa Abierta' programme returns and lets Madrid residents and other residents explore one of the city’s most emblematic complexes free of charge. Registration opens on 10 March. An opportunity to discover spaces that are normally inaccessible.

Madrid adds a new cultural plan for those seeking to discover less usual corners of the city. The 'La Moncloa Abierta' programme once again offers free guided visits to the La Moncloa Complex, the seat of the Presidency of the Government and the epicentre of key decisions for the country. This initiative allows Madrid residents and other residents to access spaces that remain closed to the public in day-to-day life.

The tours, lasting around 90 minutes, are designed for small groups and require prior registration. From Tuesday 10 March at 11:00, places can be requested through the online form, choosing between an individual visit, a visit with companions or a group visit. It is essential to provide the personal details and DNI or NIE of all attendees. Once the appointment has been confirmed, an email will be received with the instructions and the meeting point, which must be reached at least ten minutes early.

La Moncloa thus joins other institutional spaces in Madrid that open their doors on an occasional basis, such as the Palacio del Senado, the Tribunal Supremo or the Bolsa de Madrid. These initiatives allow citizens to get closer to the history and architecture of places that are usually seen only from the outside, and which form part of the capital’s political and social pulse.

The La Moncloa Complex, located in the north-west of the city, is much more than the president’s official residence. Its gardens, buildings and rooms have witnessed key moments in Spanish democracy. Although security is at its highest level and access is tightly controlled, the guided visits programme offers a close look at a space full of symbolism and institutional significance. Madrid is already starting to move in that direction: opening its doors so that the city can get to know itself.