Residents of Madrid have a unique opportunity until October 25 to access a building known for its exterior but previously inaccessible: the elevated water tank in Plaza de Castilla. The Community of Madrid has transformed this space to host Volver a mirar (To Look Again), a video installation by artist Rosa Muñoz that converts the interior into a contemporary exhibition hall.
The work, officially presented on April 21, 2026, at the Fundación Canal, is now available to the public completely free of charge. The artistic proposal by Muñoz, a renowned photographer and visual artist, fragments the tank's space and combines it with moving water images, projected onto four large LED screens for an immersive experience.
The proposal is not only aesthetic: it also invites reflection on the importance of water as an essential resource and on the value of industrial heritage that is part of Madrid's urban landscape.
The installation can be visited from Tuesday to Sunday and on holidays from 11 AM to 8 PM, and on Wednesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM. Access is free and does not require prior reservation, making it easy for anyone interested to visit the Plaza de Castilla tank before its closing date.
This initiative is part of the special program for 2026 to commemorate two significant anniversaries: the 175th anniversary of Canal de Isabel II and the 25th anniversary of the Fundación Canal. Both milestones have driven a broader cultural program focused on water, sustainability, and public awareness.
Since 1851, Canal de Isabel II has ensured water supply to Madrid, and the Plaza de Castilla tank is a visible remnant of this history. The Fundación Canal, established in 2001, has connected water management with society through over 2,100 activities that have reached more than 8.3 million people.
As part of this dual celebration, the Fundación Canal also offers a photographic version of Volver a mirar available for free download in high resolution, allowing the artistic experience to extend beyond the physical space of the tank.
