Madrid
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Things to do in Madrid

Madrid is Spain's capital and largest city. A city that has been marked by Spain's varied and tumultuous history, Madrid has some of Europe's most impressive cultural and architectural heritage, which includes grand avenues, plazas, buildings and monuments, world-class art galleries and museums, highly popular football teams, and cultural events of international fame for everyone. Madrid is also renowned for gastronomic delights and a nightlife lasting up until dawn.

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  1. Real Madrid

    Real Madrid

    attraction

    Photo: Concepcion AMAT ORTA… · CC BY 3.0 · source

  2. Atlético de Madrid

    Photo: Zarateman · CC0 · source

  3. Museo del Prado

    Museo del Prado

    attraction

    Photo: Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  4. Rayo Vallecano

    Rayo Vallecano

    attraction

    Photo: K3T0 · CC BY 2.5 es · source

  5. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  6. Palacio Real

    Palacio Real

    attraction

    Photo: Tim Adams · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  7. Catedral de la Almudena

    Photo: Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  8. Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

    Photo: Kyle Magnuson from Los Angeles, United States · CC BY 2.0 · source

  9. Plaza Mayor

    Plaza Mayor

    attraction

    Photo: Draceane · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  10. Madrid Open

    Madrid Open

    attraction

    Photo: Jacky · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  11. Parque del Retiro

    Photo: pictures Jettcom · CC BY 3.0 · source

  12. Puerta del Sol

    Puerta del Sol

    attraction

    Photo: Tomás Fano · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  13. Museo Arqueológico Nacional

    Photo: Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  14. Cuatro Torres

    Cuatro Torres

    attraction

    Photo: Davicilio · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  15. Teatro Real

    Teatro Real

    attraction

    Photo: Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  16. Royal Palace of Madrid

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    Palacio Real de Madrid · museum

    Photo: Tim Adams · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  17. Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  18. Gran Vía

    Gran Vía

    attraction

    Photo: Felipe Gabaldón · CC BY 2.0 · source

  19. Plaza de España

    Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  20. Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

    Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  21. Plaza de Cibeles

    Photo: Miguel Diaz from Boadilla del Monte, España-Spain · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  22. Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid

    Photo: Håkan Svensson (Xauxa) · CC BY 2.5 · source

  23. Museo Sorolla

    Museo Sorolla

    attraction

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 es · source

  24. Casa de Campo

    Casa de Campo

    attraction

    Photo: Håkan Svensson Xauxa · CC BY 2.5 · source

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  1. Palacio Real de El Pardo

    Photo: Choniron · CC BY-SA 3.0 es · source

  2. Museo de América

    Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  3. Zoo Aquarium de Madrid

    Photo: Manuel de Corselas · Public domain · source

  4. Estación de Atocha

    Estación de Atocha

    attraction · step-free

    Photo: Roxanna Salceda from United States · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  5. Museo Nacional de Antropología

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  6. Museo de Historia de Madrid

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 es · source

  7. Teatro de la Zarzuela

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 es · source

  8. Arco de la Victoria

    Photo: Xauxa Håkan Svensson · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  9. Museo Lázaro Galdiano

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 es · source

  10. Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  11. Estación de Chamberí

    Photo: Museo8bits · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  12. Museo Naval de Madrid

    Photo: Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  13. Plaza de la Villa

    Photo: Anagoria · CC BY 3.0 · source

  14. Real Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida

    Photo: J.L. de Diego · Public domain · source

  15. Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

    Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

    attraction · 3 Plaza de las Descalzas, 28013, Madrid

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  16. Museo del Traje

    Museo del Traje

    attraction

    Photo: Zarateman · CC0 · source

  17. Orquesta Nacional de España

    Photo: Macarrones · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  18. Parque de El Capricho

    Photo: Nemo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  19. Torres de Colón

    Photo: Triplecaña · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  20. Nuevos Ministerios

    Photo: Enrique Dans from Madrid ( Spain ) · CC BY 2.0 · source

  21. Plaza de Castilla

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  22. CaixaForum Madrid

    Photo: Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  23. Círculo de Bellas Artes

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  24. Forest of Remembrance

    Photo: Mr. Tickle · CC BY 2.5 · source

  25. Parque Madrid Río

    Photo: Nicolas Vigier · CC0 · source

  26. Puerta de Alcala

    Puerta de Alcala

    Puerta de Alcalá · attraction · Plaza de la Independencia, 28001, Madrid

    Photo: Fernando Pascullo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  27. Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande

    Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande

    attraction · 19 Gran Vía de San Francisco, 28005, Madrid

    Photo: Paul Hermans · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  28. Palacio de Liria

    Palacio de Liria

    museum · 20 Calle de la Princesa, 28008, Madrid

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  29. Auditorio Nacional de Música

    Photo: Xauxa Håkan Svensson · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  30. Museo de Ferrocarril de Madrid

    Photo: Pilarcita · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  31. Palacio Longoria

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  32. Real Monasterio de la Encarnación

    Real Monasterio de la Encarnación

    attraction · 1 Plaza de la Encarnación, 28013, Madrid · step-free

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  33. Basílica La Milagrosa

    Photo: Luis García ( Zaqarbal ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 es · source

  34. Casa Gallardo

    Casa Gallardo

    attraction

    Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  35. Museo Geominero

    Museo Geominero

    attraction

    Photo: PePeEfe · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  36. Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología

    Photo: Jose Luis Cernadas Iglesias · CC BY 2.0 · source

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  1. Madrid: a self-guided walk7 stops · 5.4 km · 107 min
  2. Madrid: more of the See list5 stops · 1.4 km · 44 min

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