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Category: Historic Sites - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Plaza de Oriente, Calle Bailén, (Royal Palace), Madrid
Historic royal palace that has passed through history from the Arabs to the Austrians and finally to the Spanish, although the current royal family are not in residence. Features excellent walking tours of sumptuously furnished bedrooms, sitting rooms and throne room. Some particularly striking rooms are the Throne...
Category: Art Museums - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Ventura Rodríguez, 17, Madrid 28008
Marquis Cerralbo's home was so beautiful inside and out that, after his death, it was named a museum. The 19th century Italian architecture will take your breath away as you wander through the beautifully landscaped garden. Cerralbo's home contains an extensive collection of art work ranging from Spanish, French, and...
Category: Attractions - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Paseo de Recoletos, 41, Madrid 28004
Come explore the 450 figures of the wax museum. The structures are detailed and lifelike and sure to please both young people and adults. People such as Columbus and Jackie Kennedy Onassis are portrayed, as well as some World War II heroes and villains. See pieces of Spanish history depicted in wax sculptures. METRO:...
Category: Art Museums - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Serrano, 122, Madrid 28006
With 37 rooms to explore, you'll have to set aside an entire day to tour the Museo Lázaro Galdiano. In the midst of all the artwork, you will find authentic Byzantine jewelry and hand-woven clothes from the 1400's. The artwork displayed includes that of the great Spaniards, including El Greco, Velázquez, and Zurbarán....
Category: Science & History Museums - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Paseo del Prado, 5, Madrid 28014
Learn new things about the Spanish navy by visiting the Museo Naval. Spain's history from Isabella and Ferdinand to the present is vividly depicted. You can see remains from the Battle of Trafalgar. The most popular exhibit is that of the map drawn by the Santa Maria's first mate. You are guaranteed to learn something...
Category: Art Museums - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: General Martínez Campos, 37, Madrid 28010
Picture a room untouched for nearly 100 years. Unfinished paintings and abandoned paint brushes still stained with paint clutter the room. This is what you will find at Museo Sorolla. After the artist Joaquín Sorolla died, his home was dedicated as a memorial to him and turned into a museum. The museum wing contains...
Category: Sightseeing - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Bailén, Madrid
La Almudena, now known as Madrid's main cathedral, was planned hundreds of years ago, but its development was stunted by set-backs such as a Civil War bombing and insufficient funds. The cathedral, with its neoclassical exterior and geometrical, Cubist-like stained glass windows, finally opened to the public in 1993....
Category: Parks & Gardens - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Ferraz, Madrid, ES 28008
Home of the Debod Temple, a gift from the Egyptian government. Great second century BC Egyptian architecture. The surrounding park is quiet and solitary, allowing for a contemplative stroll after a day of business meetings or shopping excursions. Metro: Plaza de España
Category: Parks & Gardens - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Paseo de Moret, Moncloa, (West Park), Madrid 28001
Long a portal to the city, this western park features an array of historic statuary and walking paths. Excellent plant species abound. Home of the annual International Rose Competition. Calm amidst the bustle of the city. Metro: Moncloa
Category: Parks & Gardens - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de la Independéncia, Madrid 28001
One of the more popular parks with Madrid residents because of its outdoor offerings and tranquil beauty. Take a rowboat on the pond and later stroll amid the calm, natural surroundings. Biking, chess matches or pickup games of bocciball are common occurrences. Metro: Retiro
