Things to do in Madrid
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.
Matadero Madrid, the epicentre of avant-garde art
Matadero Madrid has become one of the capital’s principal hubs for avant-garde art and culture.
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.
The Las Ventas bullring: a spectacular monument in the Neo-Mudejar-style
With a seating capacity of 24,000, the Las Ventas bullring is the third largest in the world and a striking example of Neo-Mudejar architecture.
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.
The Royal Palace of Madrid, a hymn to the Hispanic World
Built on the orders of Felipe V in 1738, the complex is now only used for State occasions and ceremonies; for the rest of the time, it is open to the public.
Parque del Retiro: from royal flight of fancy to public park
Located in the centre of Madrid, this green space combines recreation, culture and architecture with a thrilling story about the decline of the absolute monarchy in Spain.
Gran Vía, the monitor of Madrid’s pulse
The capital’s most famous street has been taking the pulse of Madrid society for a century.
Shopping centres in Madrid: a world of choice
La Vaguada, Plaza Río 2, Xanadú, Príncipe Pío and El Corte Inglés are the most popular shopping centres in Madrid.