Join me for a rainy day stroll along what is probably Madrid's most iconic street. We start off at the bottom end of Gran Vía where it joins Calle Alcalá and follow its 1.3 kilometres all the way to Plaza de España.

Forget chain stores, hotels, and touristy restaurants! Along the way we'll take in the street's most famous buildings and landmarks and explore the fascinating stories behind them. Think clocks, bombs, cocktails, neon lights, theatres, skyscrapers, and a Phoenix.

Locations:

Edificio MetrópolisEdificio GrassyMuseo ChicoteGran Via metro stationEdificio TelefónicaAlmacenes Madrid-Paris (Now Primark)Schweppes neon advertisementEdificio Carrión/Edificio CapitolCines CallaoPalacio de la PrensaVarious TheatresEdificio de España/Riu HotelTorre de MadridPlaza de EspañaMonumento a CervantesEl edificio de la Real Compañía Asturiana de MinasCasa Gallardo