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Zoo Aquarium de la Casa de Campo
Category: Attractions - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Casa de Campo, Madrid 28011
Madrid's zoo is home to over 3000 animals from five different continents. Take your kids on the zoo train or to the petting zoo so they can get up close and personal with a group of friendly animals. There's also a 520,000-gallon aquarium filled with tropical fish, plus a tank of dolphins and a house for parrots....
Category: Art Museums - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Palacio de Villehermosa, Paseo del Prado, 8, Palacio de Villahermosa, Madrid 28014
Baron Thyssen's prized art collection was awarded to Spain in the 1980s after it outgrew its previous housing in Switzerland. This collection is worth an estimated one to three billion dollars. It is as unique and diverse as it is prized. You will see not only the works of famous past artists such as El Greco and...
Category: Attractions - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Parque Tierno Galván, Legazpi, Madrid 28045
Have you ever been able to identify any constellations other than the Big Dipper? You can learn all about the stars and the galaxies at the Planetarium. The Planetarium is built to imitate a realistic picture of outer space. Not only is the show enjoyable, it's also educational. METRO: Méndez Alvaro
Category: Sightseeing - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Madrid ES 28013
This busy crossroads is Madrid's main meeting place and crowds always loiter around the statue of the bear and the madroño ("strawberry tree") at the bottom of C/Carmen. It is also officially the geographical official heart of Madrid and therefore Spain; it holds the kilómetro cero (a plaque on the pavement outside...
Category: Attractions - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Casa de Campo, Madrid 28011
Play all day on the rides at this fun park! Find a day full of excitement as you try out all the rides here. There are pony rides, a carousel, a maze, and adventures to "space" and the "jungle." Two of the most famous rides are the pair of roller coasters that will take your breath away. Other features include indoor...
Category: Historic Sites - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Cuesta de la Vega, Emir Mohammed I Park, Madrid 28005
This wall dating to the 700's was built to guard the ancient city. One of the oldest regions in the city, this area features paths and streets dating back over 1,000 years. A good look at the mix of history and modernity of this fabulous European gem. METRO: Puerta de Toledo
Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna
Category: Parks & Gardens - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Paseo de la Alameda de Osuna, Madrid 28042
This garden was first created at the request of the Duchess of Osuna at the end of the 18th century. The beautiful and peaceful setting of this garden has earned it the name "The Caprice." The garden also has additional historic significance, as it was used as a hideout for a soldier of Napoleon's in the War of...
Category: Attractions - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Casa de Campo, Madrid 28011
This centrally-located park is a breath of fresh air for residents and tourists alike. The zoo and amusement park offer great outdoor activities. Bullfighter school on-site for visitors to observe the training of these Spanish gladiators. METRO: Lago
Category: Historic Sites - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Plaza de la Encarnación, 1, Madrid 28013
Majestic triple-arched entrance makes this one of Madrid's definitive monuments. Established in 1611 by the wife of Felipe III, this was formerly annexed to the Royal Palace via an underground passageway. A tragic fire resulted in the interior undergoing an extensive renovation in 1767. The site of numerous artistic...
Category: Science & History Museums - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Pintor Velázquez s/n, Alcobendas, Madrid 28100
Run by the cultural division of the La Caixa bank, this enormous, ultra modern science museum is worth the trip from the city centre, especially if you have children in tow. The interactive exhibits cover themes such as the history of the planet Earth, natural phenomena like thunder and tornadoes, and the basic laws...
