Madrid has excellent art museums, phenomenal food, enormous parks and Europes largest palace, but its inclusive atmosphere is what really makes the city soar.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one of the three points composing Madrids Golden Triangle of Art along the Paseo del Prado (Art Walk), together with the
Crowning Madrids oldest neighborhood of La Latina is an architectural and visual masterpiece that is the Baslica de San Francisco el Grande (Basilica of
One of Spains most atmospheric arenas, the Plaza de Toros Las Ventas has hosted everything from Beatles concerts to motocross competitions during its
Madrids emblematic park, known locally as El Retiro, was the exclusive reserve of Spanish royalty until it was opened to the public in the late 19th
Few people would ever guess that a 2200-year-old Egyptian temple exists in the center of Madrid. Yet the Templo de Debod is in no way a Vegas-style
Welcome to one of the worlds premier art galleries. More than 7000 paintings are held in the Museo del Prados collection (of which only around 1500 are
Home to Picassos Guernica, arguably Spains most famous artwork, the Centro de Arte Reina Sofa is Madrids premier collection of contemporary art. In
This imposing early-20th-century Italianate stone mansion, set discreetly back from the street, belonged to Don Jos Lzaro Galdiano (18621947), a
Madrids grand central square, a rare but expansive opening in the tightly packed streets of central Madrid, is one of the prettiest open spaces in Spain,
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one of the three points composing Madrids Golden Triangle of Art along the Paseo del Prado (Art Walk), together with the
Crowning Madrids oldest neighborhood of La Latina is an architectural and visual masterpiece that is the Baslica de San Francisco el Grande (Basilica of
One of Spains most atmospheric arenas, the Plaza de Toros Las Ventas has hosted everything from Beatles concerts to motocross competitions during its
Madrids emblematic park, known locally as El Retiro, was the exclusive reserve of Spanish royalty until it was opened to the public in the late 19th
Few people would ever guess that a 2200-year-old Egyptian temple exists in the center of Madrid. Yet the Templo de Debod is in no way a Vegas-style
Welcome to one of the worlds premier art galleries. More than 7000 paintings are held in the Museo del Prados collection (of which only around 1500 are
Home to Picassos Guernica, arguably Spains most famous artwork, the Centro de Arte Reina Sofa is Madrids premier collection of contemporary art. In
This imposing early-20th-century Italianate stone mansion, set discreetly back from the street, belonged to Don Jos Lzaro Galdiano (18621947), a
Madrids grand central square, a rare but expansive opening in the tightly packed streets of central Madrid, is one of the prettiest open spaces in Spain,
Writer Daniel Welsch divides his time between Madrid and Barcelona. Which city is better to visit? Find out his thoughts and which one has his heart.
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Discover some of the most unique and fulfilling experiences your next destination has to offer.
Tips & Travel trends to help you pick the perfect time to visit this destination.
Add visiting these must-see local hot spots and culture centers to your next travel itinerary.
Plan a day trip full of local flavor and get back in time with these same-day options.
Browse the various transportation options to make your trip that much easier when you arrive.
Ways to maximize the fun without spending a dime on your next great adventure.
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughoutMadrid.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one of the three points composing Madrids Golden Triangle of Art along the Paseo del Prado (Art Walk), together with the
Crowning Madrids oldest neighborhood of La Latina is an architectural and visual masterpiece that is the Baslica de San Francisco el Grande (Basilica of
One of Spains most atmospheric arenas, the Plaza de Toros Las Ventas has hosted everything from Beatles concerts to motocross competitions during its
Madrids emblematic park, known locally as El Retiro, was the exclusive reserve of Spanish royalty until it was opened to the public in the late 19th
Few people would ever guess that a 2200-year-old Egyptian temple exists in the center of Madrid. Yet the Templo de Debod is in no way a Vegas-style
Welcome to one of the worlds premier art galleries. More than 7000 paintings are held in the Museo del Prados collection (of which only around 1500 are
Home to Picassos Guernica, arguably Spains most famous artwork, the Centro de Arte Reina Sofa is Madrids premier collection of contemporary art. In
This imposing early-20th-century Italianate stone mansion, set discreetly back from the street, belonged to Don Jos Lzaro Galdiano (18621947), a
Madrids grand central square, a rare but expansive opening in the tightly packed streets of central Madrid, is one of the prettiest open spaces in Spain,
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