Madrid – 50 best places to see and visit

La Madrid In recent years it has become a very attractive tourist destination for both Spanish and international tourists.

Beyond the monuments that can be visited in Madrid, the charm that is experienced in its main squares and streets, with emblematic places such as the Plaza Mayor or the reborn Gran Vía, is one of its main attractions.

But above all, those who visit Madrid appreciate the very welcoming spirit of the city, always with a great cultural, leisure and gastronomic atmosphere.

And they also value the artistic wealth that contain their museums, with a special prominence of those who form what is known as Art Triangle, with the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza y Reina Sofia.

What to see and do on your visit to Madrid

Facing your tourism trip to Madrid, here is a list of articles with tips, recommended visits and interesting topics which will surely be useful to you.

In this list you will find all the information about the most important corners and monuments of the capital, as well as tips and practical information for visiting them.

In this regard, at the outset we advise you to read this article with a route to visit the best of Madrid in two days.

On the other hand, on a tourist trip to Madrid you should reserve time to take an excursion to some of the most interesting places near the capital.

That is the case of the historic cities of Toledo o Segovia, or of El Escorial Monastery, Aranjuez o Alcalá de Henares.

In this article you have extensive information with the 25 best places to see and visit near Madrid.

And if shopping is one of your great motivations for visiting the capital, it will be useful for you to know When do shops and shopping centers open on Sundays and holidays in Madrid.

We hope they're useful to you.

General tourism information in Madrid

• Route with 5 recommended visits for a day of tourism in Madrid

What to see in the Madrid of the Austrias

The Madrid of the Austrias in our opinion is the most beautiful area of ​​Madrid, in addition to being the most historically important in the capital.

This area is where the key monuments of the city are located since it was the area in which the Austrian dynasty developed the city.

Plaza Mayor and surroundings

• What to see in the Plaza Mayor of Madrid
• Botín centenary restaurant on Cuchilleros street
• Posada del Peine, the oldest hotel in Spain
• Tapas and gastronomy at the San Miguel Market
• El Kinze de Cuchilleros hair salon next to the Plaza Mayor
• The experience of enjoying the Hammam Al Andalus Madrid
• Taste the strawberry liqueur at the El Madroño Taberna
• Casa Hernanz espadrilles next to the Plaza Mayor
• How to see the medieval wall of Madrid in Cava Baja

Puerta del Sol and surroundings

• Historical curiosities of Puerta del Sol
• This is what the renovated Puerta del Sol looks like now
• Curiosities and photos of the equestrian statue of Carlos III in Puerta del Sol
• Curiosities of the statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree in Puerta del Sol
• Statue of the Mariblanca in Puerta del Sol
• Traditional pastries in Puerta del Sol and surrounding areas
• Lhardy Restaurant, a historic enclave on the Carrera de San Jerónimo
• Capas Seseña, the tradition of the Spanish cape on Calle de la Cruz
• Taste chocolate with churros at the traditional Chocolatería San Ginés

Plaza de la Villa

• What to see in Plaza de la Villa, center of Madrid de los Austrias

Church of San Ginés

• This is the church of San Ginés

Elizabeth II Square

• Caños del Peral Museum at the Opera metro station

Plaza de Oriente

• 10 corners to enjoy during your visit to Plaza de Oriente
• These are the guided tours of the Royal Theater in the Plaza de Oriente
• Equestrian statue of Felipe IV in the Plaza de Oriente, the most important in Madrid
• The curious history of the statues of Spanish kings in the Plaza de Oriente

Madrid's Royal Palace

• Most interesting curiosities from the history of the Royal Palace of Madrid in the Plaza de Oriente
• The best things to see when visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid
• How to visit the Royal Armory of the Royal Palace of Madrid
• When to see the Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace of Madrid
• Tips for visiting the Royal Palace: schedules, ticket prices
• How to visit the Royal Palace of Madrid for free

Almudena Cathedral in Madrid

• Tips for visiting the Almudena Cathedral
• These are the guided tours of the Almudena Cathedral Museum and climbing to the terraces and dome
• Visit to the neo-Romanesque Crypt of the Almudena Cathedral
• Archaeological remains of the church of Santa María de la Almudena

Bishop's Chapel in the Plaza de la Paja

• Bishop's Chapel, great monument from the 16th century in the Plaza de la Paja
• Gardens of the Prince of Anglona in the Plaza de la Paja

Madrid museums

• The Best Photos of the Paseo del Prado in Madrid
• Guided tours in museums of the Art Triangle

Museo del Prado

• What is essential to see at the Prado Museum
• Masterpieces by Velázquez and Goya on your visit to the Prado Museum
• Guided tours and audio guides at the Prado Museum
• How to visit the Prado Museum, schedules and ticket prices
• How to visit the Prado Museum for free

Museo Thyssen Bornemisza

• The best things to see at the Thyssen Bornemisza museum
• How to visit the Thyssen Bornemisza museum: schedules, ticket prices
• How to visit the Thyssen Bornemisza museum for free

Reina Sofía Art Center Museum

• Museum where you can see Picasso's Guernica
• How to visit the Reina Sofía Museum, schedules and ticket prices

National Archaeological Museum

• This is the visit to the National Archaeological Museum, the best things to see, schedules and prices

Sorolla Museum

• How to visit the Sorolla museum, the best things to see, schedules and ticket prices

Museum of Romanticism

• How to visit the Museum of Romanticism, the best things to see, schedules, ticket prices

Cerralbo Museum

• How to visit the Cerralbo museum, a 19th century palace, the best things to see, schedules and ticket prices

Museum of America

• This is the Peruvian collection in the Museum of America

Lázaro Galdiano Museum

• How to visit the Lázaro Galdiano museum, the best things to see, schedules and ticket prices

What to see on Paseo del Prado and surroundings

Fountain of Cibeles 

• Curiosities of the Cibeles Fountain

Palace of Cibeles

• This is the visit to the Cibeles Palace
• How to go up to the Madrid Viewpoint of the Cibeles Palace
• Crystal Gallery of the Cibeles Palace

Linac Palace

• Legends of the Marquises of Linares and the ghosts of the Linares Palace
• How to visit the Linares Palace in Cibeles: schedules, ticket prices

Circle of Fine Arts Terrace

• Go up to the terrace of the Círculo de Bellas Artes on Alcalá Street

House of the Seven Chimneys

• House of the Seven Chimneys, historic building from the 16th century near Cibeles
• Legend of the House of the Seven Chimneys

Neptune Square and surroundings

• Historical data and curiosities of the Fountain of Neptune
• Guided tours and Open Days of the Congress of Deputies
• When and how to see the Groupama Carrillón in operation in the Plaza de las Cortes
• Taste a typical Madrid stew at the Taberna La Daniela

Jerónimos Church

• Jerónimos Church, site of royal ceremonies

What to see on Gran Vía and surroundings

• Curiosities from the history of Madrid's Gran Vía
• The curious story of Hemingway and the old Gran Vía hotel
• Where and when to see the incorrupt body of Blessed Mariana de Jesús in Madrid

Metropolis Building

• Metrópolis Building, modernism on Gran Vía

Commercial Circle Building

• This is the historic building of the Círculo de la Unión Mercantil, now Casino Gran Vía

Plaza of Spain

• The best things to see and do in the new Plaza de España
• How to go up to the Terrace of the Riu Plaza de España Hotel
• Casa Gallardo, modernist building in the Plaza de España
• Visits of the Senate on Open Days and throughout the year

Temple of Debod

• Debod Temple in Madrid

What to see in Retiro Park and surroundings

Puerta de Alcalá

• Curiosities about the history of the Puerta de Alcalá
• Neo-Byzantine Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict

Parque del Retiro

• What to see on a walk through Retiro Park
• Historical data and curiosities of Retiro Park
• Crystal Palace, the most beautiful corner of Retiro Park
• Three outstanding fountains in Retiro Park

What to see in Madrid de las Letras

Plaza de Santa Ana

• Plaza de Santa Ana, the heart of the Barrio de las Letras

Neighborhood of the letters

• Medieval Royal Houses of Apartments in the Barrio de las Letras

Lope de Vega House Museum

• How to visit the Lope de Vega House Museum

What to see in Barrio La Latina, Malasaña and Chueca

Basilica of Saint Francis the Great

• This is the visit to the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande and its great dome

Marquis of Villafranca Palace

• These are the visits to the palace of the Marquis of Villafranca

What to see in Malasaña and Chueca

Longoria Palace

• Longoria Palace, Catalan modernist architecture in Madrid

What to see in Moncloa

Lighthouse of Moncloa

• How to visit the Moncloa Lighthouse viewpoint: schedules, ticket prices

West Park

• Rose Gardens in Parque del Oeste

San Antonio de la Florida Hermitage

• Goya's frescoes and pantheon in the Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida

Madrid River

• Madrid Río Park, places to see and activities to do

What to see on Paseo de la Castellana and surroundings

Cuatro Torres Business Area

• This is what the Four Towers of Paseo de la Castellana are like

Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

• This is the visit to the Real Madrid field on the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Tour
• Visit of the Trophy Rooms on the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium Tour

Other visits in Madrid

El Capricho Artistic Garden

• How to visit and what to see in the El Capricho artistic garden in Alameda de Osuna

Fifth Park of the Mills

• How and when to see the almond trees in bloom in the Quinta de los Molinos park in Madrid

Hotels in Madrid

• Hotel Urban in Madrid, between ancient art and avant-garde decoration
• Ibis Style Madrid Prado Hotel, remodeling of a classic next to the Plaza de Santa Ana
• Avant-garde architecture at the Hotel Silken Puerta América

Transport in Madrid

Transportation between Madrid and Barajas airport

• Search and reserve the cheapest low-cost parking at Barajas airport
• Route and schedules of the Express Airport bus between Barajas and Madrid
• How to go by commuter train between terminal T4 of Barajas airport and Madrid

AVE trains from Madrid

• This is how you arrive at the new AVE Arrivals Terminal at Atocha Station