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Madrid
The vibrant heart of Spain, where golden history meets electric modern life.
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About Madrid
Madrid is the pulsating heart of Spain, a city that masterfully blends golden age history with electric modern life. From the opulent halls of the Royal Palace to the vibrant street festivals, it offers an immersive cultural experience for every traveler.
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a vibrant metropolis that seamlessly blends its rich imperial past with a dynamic, modern lifestyle. Located in the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula, it serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub of the nation. The city is renowned for its world-class museums, including the Prado and the Reina Sofia, which house masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez, and El Greco. Visitors are drawn to the lively Plaza Mayor and the grandeur of the Royal Palace, while the vibrant streets of La Latina and Chueca offer bustling nightlife and diverse culinary experiences. The region is also blessed with abundant sunshine, making it an ideal destination year-round, though spring and autumn offer the most pleasant temperatures for exploring its lush parks, such as the Retiro. Travelers can easily navigate the extensive metro system or explore the city's historic neighborhoods on foot, immersing themselves in the unique 'ma'drileño' way of life. Whether sipping coffee at a traditional churrería, exploring the golden triangle of art, or simply people-watching in Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid offers an unforgettable experience that captures the true spirit of Spanish passion and culture.Where to go in Madrid
What to see
Madrid · Museums & Culture
Reina Sofía Museum
The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, the Reina Sofía National Art Center in Madrid, is Spain’s national museum...
Chinchón · Architectural Heritage
Castillo de Chinchón
The Castillo de Chinchón, known as the Castle of the Counts, stands on a hill above the town of Chinchón, in the southea...
Colmenar De Oreja · Historic Churches
Ermita de San Sebastián
The Ermita de San Sebastián is a small hermitage in Colmenar de Oreja, a town in the south-east of the Community of Madr...
Buitrago Del Lozoya
Picasso Museum – Eugenio Arias Collection
Picasso's personal art collection in Buitrago
Madrid · City Centers
Gran Vía
Gran Vía is the avenue that cuts through central Madrid from Calle de Alcalá, near Plaza de Cibeles, to Plaza de España,...
Madrid · Museums & Culture
Museo del Prado
The Museo Nacional del Prado is the main national art museum of Spain, in Madrid, and its collection of Spanish painting...
Madrid · Historic Heritage
Puerta de Sol
Puerta del Sol is the central square of Madrid, a semicircle of buildings where a number of the city’s main streets meet...
Chinchón · Museums & Culture
Casa de la Cultura
Chinchón is a small town in the Community of Madrid, roughly fifty kilometres southeast of the capital, and one of the b...
Madrid · Cultural Events
Retiro Park (Parque del Buen Retiro)
Retiro Park, the Parque del Buen Retiro, is the largest park in central Madrid and the city's favourite place to relax....
Itineraries for Madrid
Day-by-day routes you can follow as written or borrow from.
Stories and tips
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What happens during the olive harvest around Priego de Córdoba and Baena, and how a visitor can see mills, taste new oil and walk the groves.
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The Bright Side of Bilbao
The world's first transporter bridge, a football club of its own, nearly 4,000 children sent to safety, a city that dug itself out of a flood and a museum that changed urban planning: what Bilbao is proud of, and where to find it
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The Dark Side of Barcelona
A destroyed Jewish quarter, a city under siege, anarchist bombs, air raids and Franco's firing squads: the history beneath Barcelona's beaches and Gaudí, and where to find it