What do kids get to see?

The route starts up the lion steps, passes an original 1812 Constitution and the Hall of Lost Steps, then enters the Hemicycle. At the June 2026 open days there were also interactive games about Spain since 1977.

Can we visit outside the open days?

Yes. The Congreso runs free guided visits for individuals on Fridays at noon, booked online on congreso.es, and asks for a DNI or passport at the door. Saturday visits are suspended for now.

Can we take photos inside?

Yes, of the rooms and the art, as long as you don't hold up the visit. Photos of Congreso staff and security are not allowed.

Upcoming

UpcomingGuided Visit

Congreso Open Days: Walk into Spain's Parliament Chamber

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: All ages
Price: Free, book online

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Guided VisitCentro

Where

Centro, Congreso de los Diputados

Ages

All ages

Setting

Indoors

Plan for

Your booked slot, plus time in line

Booking

Free, online on congreso.es

Route

Lion steps, Hall of Lost Steps, Hemicycle

What you need to know

Free, but book ahead: every visit to the Congreso needs an online booking on congreso.es
Leave water bottles home: security turns away drinks, gels and anything sharp, so pack light
Games about Spain since 1977: the June 2026 edition added interactive challenges along the route

About

A few days a year, Spain's parliament lets the public in for free. Visitors climb the steps between the bronze lions and follow a set route: an original copy of the 1812 Constitution, the domed Hall of Lost Steps, then the Hemicycle, where the 350 deputies debate and vote. It suits school-age kids who have heard of parliament and want to see where it happens.

Free, book online

Dates to be announced

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Where it is

Congreso de los Diputados

Plaza de las Cortes, 1, 28014 Madrid

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