Top 10 Attractions in Madrid

Popular Madrid sights and tourist spots

• 1 Puerta Del Sol Gate

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  The Puerta Del Sol surrounds the city since the 15th century and is one of the most popular and busiest locations, not just amongst tourists but also with the local Madrilènos. Translating in Spanish as the Gate of the Sun, it is the center from where Madrid Roads are measured and is facing the East direction. Hence this is point zero or kilometer zero for road measurements in the city. The Puerta Del Sol is a square that houses the renowned clock, of which the bells depict the traditional eating of twelve grapes and the start of a new year ...

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• 2 Playa Mayor

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  Plaza Mayor reflecting monumental Madrid, Spain, is the center of the city. Originally known as Plaza Del Arabal, was redesigned after a series of fires. Juan De Villanueva was the architect responsible for reconstructing the building in 1790. Following this episode, the Plaza has undergone several names - Plaza Real, Plaza De La Constitucion, and Plaza De La Republica until it was finally named as Plaza Mayor ...

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• 3 Museo del Prado

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  The Museo del Prado, or Prado Museum, is located on the Calle Ruiz de Alarcón in Madrid. It is arguably Spain's most famous art museum. To reach Museo del Prado take the light blue line metro to the Atocha stop or the red line metro to the Banco de España stop. It is open from 9am to 8pm Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is 8€ ($11) for adults, with discounts for students and seniors ...

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• 4 Parque del Buen Retiro

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  Parque del Buen Retiro is located in the heart of Madrid, Spain. It is best accessed through the Alcala Gate. You can reach it by taking the metro to the Retiro or Ibiza stops. This scenic park is open all year round, but the weather is best in the spring and fall. Sundays are especially crowded with families enjoying the greenery and weather. However, Sunday is also the best time to see a wide variety of street performers ...

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• 5 Palacio Real

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  Madrid's Royal Palace is the largest of its kind in Western Europe, spanning over 135000 m sq with approximately 2800 rooms. Palacio Real is the largest building and architectural splendor in Madrid, Spain. Originating from the 18th and 19th centuries, it is the Royal Family's official residence, though not currently used as a residence but only on occasions. Situated on Bailen Street, East of Manzanares River, it is open as a tourist attraction to see the Royal glory in 50 rooms with the Hall of Columns, Throne Room, China Collection, Royal Chapel, the Imperial Ballroom, the Royal Guest Chambers, and the porcelain rooms amongst others ...

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• 6 Museo Arqueológico Nacional

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  The Museo Arqueológico Nacional, or the National Archaeological Museum, is located at the corner of Calle de Serrano and Calle de Jorge Juan in Madrid, Spain. Take the Serrano or Retiro stops on the metro. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30am to 8:30pm and on Sundays from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Admission is 3€ ($4) for adults. The cost is free for seniors and children. On Saturday and Sunday it is free for everyone. The museum is housed in an enormous neoclassical building that it shares with the National Library ...

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• 7 El Teleférico de Madrid

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  The entrance to the Teleférico is located on Paseo del Pintor Rosales. It is accessible from the Arguelles metro stop. It is open every day from the first week of April to the second week of September. During the winter months it only runs on weekends and holidays. Price for an adult round-trip ticket is approximately 5€ ($7). The price is reduced for children and seniors ...

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• 8 Museo Thyssen - Bornemisza

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  Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is on Paseo del Prado in Madrid. You can get there by a variety of bus lines, at the Banco de España stop on the underground, and the Recoletos and Atocha stops on the train. It is open year round from 10am to 7pm Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are 7€ ($10) for the permanent collection; there is an additional fee for temporary exhibits ...

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• 9 El Rastro Market

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  Think of flea markets and of Madrid, Spain, then the name El Rastro will spark up. Also known as El Rastro De Madrid, it is the most bustling open air Sunday market known as the flea market. It is also organized on any other public holiday as well between 9 am to 3 pm. It is located in the barrio de Embajadores near Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores, between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de Toledo ...

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• 10 Reina Sofía National Museum

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  Part of the Golden Triangle in Madrid is the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía Museum. Inaugurated in 1992 by King Juan Carlos of Spain and Queen Sofía, is known for showcasing 20th century work. The building designed in the 18th century by the architect Sabatini, has undergone several transformations. It was an artistic monument which was made into a national museum in 1988. Located near the Atocha roundabout directly opposite the botanical garden and in close proximity to the Prado Museum makes it a scenic delight with its attractive location ...

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