Things to do in Madrid
What to see in Madrid: the city’s top attractions
Madrid, the buzzing capital of Spain, offers visitors a fun-filled getaway with fashionable neighbourhoods, stunning museums, beautiful parks and gardens, irresistible restaurants and unparalleled entertainment.
Museo del Prado: the finest collection of Spanish art
The Museo del Prado, situated on Madrid’s so-called Paseo del Arte, is a must-visit, as it houses the largest collection of Spanish painting in the world.
The Valle de los Caídos: Franco’s controversial monument in the Sierra de Guadarrama
The remains of 33,000 fighters who took part in the Spanish Civil War, rests at the foot of a huge stone cross commemorating Spain’s darkest hour.
Madrid’s Plaza Mayor: the Habsburg city’s magnificent Baroque stage
Having borne witness to everything from royal proclamations and celebrations to executions, Madrid’s Plaza Mayor is an emblem of the city, championed by the Habsburg dynasty.
Madrid’s amusement parks: adrenaline and entertainment
Parque Warner Madrid and Parque de Atracciones de Madrid offer adrenaline, performances and entertainment for everyone.
Musicals in Madrid: giving New York and London a run for their money
Gran Vía, the Madrilenian Broadway, is the epicentre of a broad and varied theatre scene that has turned the city into the world capital of musical theatre in Spanish.
Atocha station: the iron heart of Madrid
The first train station in the capital, inaugurated in 1851, is Spain’s primary railway station and stands out for its late-nineteenth-century canopy.
Las Rozas Village, high-end bargains in Madrid
Las Rozas Village es el sitio ideal para ir de “shopping” en Madrid y adquirir primeras marcas a precios reducidos.
The Templo of Debod, a treasure of Ancient Egypt in the heart of Madrid
A 2,200-year-old place of worship, a gift presented to Spain by the Egyptian Government, has dominated the Montaña de Príncipe Pío since 1972.
El Escorial: the eighth wonder of the world
The monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, one of the eighth wonders of the Old World, is Philip II’s great masterpiece.