Guidebook for Madrid

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Guidebook for Madrid

Arts & Culture

With over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world after the British Royal Collection.
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del Prado
1498 locals recommend
With over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world after the British Royal Collection.
The Prado Museum is the largest art gallery in the world. In addition to paintings, it also exhibits sculptures, drawings, coins and other works of art.
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón
2515 locals recommend
The Prado Museum is the largest art gallery in the world. In addition to paintings, it also exhibits sculptures, drawings, coins and other works of art.
The Reina Sofia houses an internationally recognised collection of contemporary art including Picasso's Guernica.
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. Isabel
1837 locals recommend
The Reina Sofia houses an internationally recognised collection of contemporary art including Picasso's Guernica.
The Teatro Real, or Royal Theatre, is Madrid's major opera house.
312 locals recommend
Teatro Real
s/n Pl. de Isabel II
312 locals recommend
The Teatro Real, or Royal Theatre, is Madrid's major opera house.
A good ancient archaeology museum i.e. the first humans, neanderthals etc. Also, many well-made and informative video exhibits.
294 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
13 Calle de Serrano
294 locals recommend
A good ancient archaeology museum i.e. the first humans, neanderthals etc. Also, many well-made and informative video exhibits.

Sightseeing

Home to the Oso y Madroño (Bear and Arbutus) bronze; the emblem of Madrid. Also, look out for the zero kilometre plaque from which road distances are measured in Spain.
1055 locals recommend
Puerta del Sol
1055 locals recommend
Home to the Oso y Madroño (Bear and Arbutus) bronze; the emblem of Madrid. Also, look out for the zero kilometre plaque from which road distances are measured in Spain.
A grand arcaded square built during the Hapsburg period. Popular with locals and tourists alike it is surrounded by restaurants and tapas bars.
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
1659 locals recommend
A grand arcaded square built during the Hapsburg period. Popular with locals and tourists alike it is surrounded by restaurants and tapas bars.
The Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium is Real Madrid's home ground.
443 locals recommend
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
1 Av. de Concha Espina
443 locals recommend
The Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium is Real Madrid's home ground.
The Royal Palace was built between 1738 and 1755. Though not the official residence of The King, official banquets, state ceremonies and other important state events do take place here.
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de Bailén
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Palace was built between 1738 and 1755. Though not the official residence of The King, official banquets, state ceremonies and other important state events do take place here.
A great park located in the centre of Madrid.
2341 locals recommend
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la Independencia
2341 locals recommend
A great park located in the centre of Madrid.
El Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Spain. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year. Popular with pickpockets so do be careful!
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de Rey
535 locals recommend
El Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Spain. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year. Popular with pickpockets so do be careful!
Madrid Atocha is the largest railway station in Madrid. It hosts commuter trains, intercity and regional trains, and the AVE high-speed trains from Barcelona, Zaragoza, Seville and Valencia.
412 locals recommend
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
412 locals recommend
Madrid Atocha is the largest railway station in Madrid. It hosts commuter trains, intercity and regional trains, and the AVE high-speed trains from Barcelona, Zaragoza, Seville and Valencia.
Plaza de España is a large square, and popular tourist destination, located in central Madrid, at the western end of the Gran Vía Street. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes.
433 locals recommend
Plaza de Espana
Plaza de España
433 locals recommend
Plaza de España is a large square, and popular tourist destination, located in central Madrid, at the western end of the Gran Vía Street. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes.
The lively street is one of the city's most important shopping areas.
799 locals recommend
Gran Vía
Calle Gran Vía
799 locals recommend
The lively street is one of the city's most important shopping areas.