This is a rather sad and often overlooked spot, but it is also a beautiful and reflective place. Commemorating the 191 people who lost their lives during the March 11, 2004 bombing of four trains destined to the Atocha station, the memorial is located in the middle of the station. From outside the station, you see an 11 meter cylinder of glass bricks, but from below you see a tunnel of light with clear plastic balloon floating inside the cylinder, printed with thousands of messages of hope and condolences in various languages. If you have a few minutes while waiting for a train, I think it’s nice to take a few minutes to relax and be gracious. Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
Image by Nikko Hinderstein
11 M Memorial | Art & culture, Relaxing | Free
Atocha Station | Lavapies & Latina
10:00 – 20:00 daily
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11 M Memorial – Somber Place of Reflection
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Agreed! It is a little get-away in the city.
A very melancholic place to go.It’s also beautiful if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.