Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
Roman Catholic church founded in the 13th century. The façade faces the Plaza of San Francisco, and contains paintings by Zurbarán and Goya. It once functioned as the National pantheon.
88 locals recommend
Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, Madrid
1 C. San BuenaventuraRoman Catholic church founded in the 13th century. The façade faces the Plaza of San Francisco, and contains paintings by Zurbarán and Goya. It once functioned as the National pantheon.
Located on a former church from times of Moorish occupation, frequented as a parish church by the patron saint of Madrid. Much of the internal decoration were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.
17 locals recommend
Parroquia de San Ginés
1 Plaza de San AndrésLocated on a former church from times of Moorish occupation, frequented as a parish church by the patron saint of Madrid. Much of the internal decoration were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family at Madrid, used for state ceremonies. On the site of a 9th-century fortress, called mayrit, constructed as an outpost by Muhammad I of Córdoba.
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénOfficial residence of the Spanish Royal Family at Madrid, used for state ceremonies. On the site of a 9th-century fortress, called mayrit, constructed as an outpost by Muhammad I of Córdoba.
Santa María la Real de La Almudena is the Catholic cathedral in Madrid. It seems to have been built on the site of a medieval mosque that was destroyed in 1083 when Alfonso VI reconquered Madrid.
559 locals recommend
Catedral de la Almudena
10 C. de BailénSanta María la Real de La Almudena is the Catholic cathedral in Madrid. It seems to have been built on the site of a medieval mosque that was destroyed in 1083 when Alfonso VI reconquered Madrid.
This monumental square hosts various art historical gardens and a sculpture collection, in which especially the portrait of Felipe IV, 17th century work of Pietro Tacca.
218 locals recommend
Plaza de Oriente
This monumental square hosts various art historical gardens and a sculpture collection, in which especially the portrait of Felipe IV, 17th century work of Pietro Tacca.
Plaza Mayor has been the scene of markets, bullfights, soccer games, public executions, and, during the Inquisition, "autos de fe" against supposed heretics and those condemned to death.
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorPlaza Mayor has been the scene of markets, bullfights, soccer games, public executions, and, during the Inquisition, "autos de fe" against supposed heretics and those condemned to death.
This is the centre (0Km) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.
600 locals recommend
Sol station
This is the centre (0Km) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.
The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple which was rebuilt in Madrid in in 1968, originally built in southern Egypt dedicated to the goddess Isis, in Philae.
1359 locals recommend
Temple of Debod
1 C. de FerrazThe Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple which was rebuilt in Madrid in in 1968, originally built in southern Egypt dedicated to the goddess Isis, in Philae.
Sabatini Gardens were opened to the public by King Juan Carlos I in 1978. They honor the name of Francesco Sabatini, an Italian architect of 18th century who designed the royal stables of the palace.
198 locals recommend
Sabatini Gardens
2 C. de BailénSabatini Gardens were opened to the public by King Juan Carlos I in 1978. They honor the name of Francesco Sabatini, an Italian architect of 18th century who designed the royal stables of the palace.
Home of Madrid Atocha, the main railway station of the city, the ward is also served by the Metro lines 1, 6 and by several lines of a of a commuter rail network.
412 locals recommend
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VHome of Madrid Atocha, the main railway station of the city, the ward is also served by the Metro lines 1, 6 and by several lines of a of a commuter rail network.
Cibeles is the name given to the marble fountain found in the Plaza Cibeles. The statue was made by Ventura Rodriguez. King Carlos III asked to have it made in 1716 and moved to the central position.
267 locals recommend
Plaza de Cibeles
Cibeles is the name given to the marble fountain found in the Plaza Cibeles. The statue was made by Ventura Rodriguez. King Carlos III asked to have it made in 1716 and moved to the central position.
Essentials
One of the largest markets supplies of Madrid. In the late 18th century the increase in population opened the possibility of creating a market capable of supplying food and providing hygiene to them.
194 locals recommend
Mercado de la Cebada
S/N Pl. de la CebadaOne of the largest markets supplies of Madrid. In the late 18th century the increase in population opened the possibility of creating a market capable of supplying food and providing hygiene to them.
Arts & Culture
With over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world after the British Royal Collection.
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoWith over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world after the British Royal Collection.
Constructed by architects Herzog & de Meuron in 2001-2007, it exhibits retrospectives of artists from earlier time periods and has evolved into one of the most visited museums in Madrid.
452 locals recommend
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoConstructed by architects Herzog & de Meuron in 2001-2007, it exhibits retrospectives of artists from earlier time periods and has evolved into one of the most visited museums in Madrid.
Mainly dedicated to Spanish art. Highlights of the museum include excellent collections of Spain's two greatest 20th century masters, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelMainly dedicated to Spanish art. Highlights of the museum include excellent collections of Spain's two greatest 20th century masters, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
One of the most visited museums in the world, considered one of the greatest. The numerous works by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Titian, Rubens and Bosch are some of the highlights of the collection.
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónOne of the most visited museums in the world, considered one of the greatest. The numerous works by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Titian, Rubens and Bosch are some of the highlights of the collection.
Food Scene
Right in the heart of La Latina, offers us a journey through all of the Spanish foods and flavours. Best known as having one of the best concentrations of tapas bars in the city.
186 locals recommend
Calle de la Cava Baja
Calle de la Cava BajaRight in the heart of La Latina, offers us a journey through all of the Spanish foods and flavours. Best known as having one of the best concentrations of tapas bars in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
La Taberna Sanlúcar
14 C. de San Isidro LabradorNice andalusian bar
Entertainment & Activities
One of the largest parks of the city of Madrid, Spain. The park belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century, when it became a public park.
2341 locals recommend
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaOne of the largest parks of the city of Madrid, Spain. The park belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century, when it became a public park.