Madrid contains important cultural heritage sites. The Royal Palace, Prado Museum, and Retiro Park represent central elements of Spanish history. The city combines royal residences, museums, and squares.
Madrid, Spain
The official residence of Spanish monarchs contains a collection of historical weapons, tapestries, porcelain and artworks.
Madrid, Spain
National art museum housing over 7000 paintings, including major collections of European masters from 12th to 20th century.
Madrid, Spain
Green space spanning 125 hectares with a boating lake, Crystal Palace and botanical gardens containing over 15000 plants.
Madrid, Spain
Central square featuring the bear statue symbol, the Zero Kilometer stone and the famous clock tower for New Year's tradition.
Madrid, Spain
This wide 20th-century street connects eastern and western Madrid, featuring large stores and theaters along its stretch.
Madrid, Spain
An original Egyptian temple from the 2nd century BCE, transported to Spain by the Egyptian government in 1968.
Madrid, Spain
Rectangular 17th-century square with arcades, restaurants, and the Casa de la Panadería with its painted facade.
Madrid, Spain
Food market in a 1916 building with glass walls, offering Spanish specialties and fresh products.
La Latina, Madrid, Spain
This Sunday market features over 1000 stands selling antiques, crafts, books and clothing, operating since the 15th century.
Chamartin, Madrid, Spain
Football stadium with 81,044 seats, home of Real Madrid since 1947, featuring a museum of club history.
Salamanca, Madrid, Spain
Beaux-Arts style building from 1919, former post office, now cultural center with observation deck and restaurants.
Moncloa-Aravaca, Madrid, Spain
Madrid's largest public park spanning 1722 hectares contains a lake, zoo, amusement park and hiking trails.
Paseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
Art museum displaying an eclectic collection from Old Masters to contemporary works.
Arganzuela, Madrid, Spain
Riverside recreation area with playgrounds & event spaces.
Paseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
Cultural center offering art exhibits & performances.
Salamanca, Madrid, Spain
Major museum showcasing historic artifacts from across Spain & the world.
Madrid City Centre, Spain
16th-century convent with valuable art collection.
Paseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
18th-century botanical garden with thousands of plant types.
Sol, Madrid, Spain
This historic confectionery has served Spanish churros with hot chocolate in a marble-walled cafe since 1894.
La Latina, Madrid, Spain
Religious building from the 18th century featuring a 33-meter wide dome and frescoes by Francisco Goya.
Madrid City Centre, Spain
This cultural center features art exhibitions, theater performances and a rooftop terrace with views over the city.
Opera, Madrid, Spain
Spanish opera house with 1746 seats that presents classical operas and ballet performances since 1850.
Moncloa-Aravaca, Madrid, Spain
Chapel with Goya frescoes & his tomb.
Moncloa-Aravaca, Madrid, Spain
Observation deck providing panoramic views of the city.
Gran Via, Madrid, Spain
This 1949 theater presents musicals, concerts and plays in an Art Deco building that seats 1400 people.
La Latina, Madrid, Spain
The museum displays Madrid's history from medieval times to the 19th century through archaeological findings and religious artifacts.
La Latina, Madrid, Spain
This medieval street houses over 50 restaurants, bars and taverns serving traditional Spanish cuisine and tapas.
Casa de Campo Park, Madrid, Spain
The 2457-meter cable car connects Rosales to Casa de Campo Park and provides panoramic views of Madrid.