Things to do with friends in Madrid
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 amusement parks: adrenaline and entertainment
Parque Warner Madrid and Parque de Atracciones de Madrid offer adrenaline, performances and entertainment for everyone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Puerta del Sol: Madrid’s epicentre
Some of Madrid’s most iconic sights are concentrated in the Puerta del Sol, considered to be the city’s beating heart. It’d be a crime to come to Madrid and not pay it a visit.
CaixaForum Madrid: industrial on the outside and avant-garde on the inside
Housed within a former power station, CaixaForum Madrid is a meeting point for fans of ancient, modern and contemporary art.
Chueca: Madrid’s LGTBI district
Cosmopolitan and modern, the Chueca district is buzzing whatever the hour. The neighbourhood is ideal for shopping, dinner or enjoying the nightlife on offer.
Lavapiés: authentic, multicultural Madrid
This district in the centre of Madrid, said to have once been the city’s Jewish quarter, is today home to over 88 different nationalities, and a unique melting pot of cultures, art, and gastronomy.