Guidebook for Madrid
Arts & Culture
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoOne of Spain's 3 most important art galleries
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónSpain's national art gallery
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelSpain´s Modern Art Gallery
Sightseeing
Madrid´s Central Park. Beautiful park filled with people and terraces. Great place to stroll during the day. Take a rowing boat or visit the statue of the fallen angel!
12 locals recommend
El Cason del Buen Retiro
28 C. de Alfonso XIIMadrid´s Central Park. Beautiful park filled with people and terraces. Great place to stroll during the day. Take a rowing boat or visit the statue of the fallen angel!
Puerta del Sol is a major meeting point in Madrid and considered the central point of the city. Good area to stroll around in, but not so much to reside in.
1055 locals recommend
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is a major meeting point in Madrid and considered the central point of the city. Good area to stroll around in, but not so much to reside in.
Paseo del Prado is a lovely boulevard lined with trees considered the central artery of Madrid, dividing it between East and West.
43 locals recommend
Paseo del Prado
Paseo del PradoPaseo del Prado is a lovely boulevard lined with trees considered the central artery of Madrid, dividing it between East and West.
Even if you are not a bullfighting fan, Madrid´s bullring is arguably the most beautiful in the world.
230 locals recommend
Las Ventas Bullring
237 C. de AlcaláEven if you are not a bullfighting fan, Madrid´s bullring is arguably the most beautiful in the world.
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorMajor landmark in the city
Plaza de Lima
For football/soccer fans
Drinks & Nightlife
This large square is a major nightly meeting point in Madrid home to some of Madrid's most historic bars and terraces
342 locals recommend
Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. AnaThis large square is a major nightly meeting point in Madrid home to some of Madrid's most historic bars and terraces
Latina is another well known going out district. South of here is Madrid's flea market "Rastro" on Sunday mornings.
LaLatina
7 Pl. de Prta de MorosLatina is another well known going out district. South of here is Madrid's flea market "Rastro" on Sunday mornings.
Shopping
Gran Via is a main shopping area. Parts used to be quite run down (as was the gay area Chueca to the north of here) but both have improved lately.
799 locals recommend
Gran Vía
Calle Gran VíaGran Via is a main shopping area. Parts used to be quite run down (as was the gay area Chueca to the north of here) but both have improved lately.