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Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales
Category: Science & History Museums - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2, Madrid ES 28006
The permanent exhibition of the National Museum of Natural Sciences is divided into four sections. The History of Life and the Earth has magnificent fossils and dinosaur skeletons, dominated by the enormous reproduction of a diplodocus. Its modest open-air rock garden displays fossilized tree trunks and ancient rocks...
Category: Attractions - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Silvano 77, Eastern Suburbs, Madrid ES 28043
The centerpiece of this "ice palace" is the giant 1800-square-meter ice rink. With a stage and stadium seating, it's also a venue for ice shows and competitive skating. Alternative activities include curling, ice hockey and figure skating classes. For those who don't want to get chilly, there's also a 24-lane bowling...
Category: Sightseeing - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Princessa, Madrid 28008
Site of a monument to Spanish novelist Cervantes and a centrally-located spot for shoppers in the chic surrounding streets. Famous Madrid tower also on-site. Located between Gran Vía and Calle Princesa. METRO: Plaza de España
Category: Sightseeing - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Bailén, in front of the Palacio Real, Madrid 28005
Located in front of the magnificent Royal Palace. A favorite site of Franco to make speeches, this plaza is a living reminder of the rich and textured history of the city. Site of sculptures of the medieval kings of Spain with Felipe IV in central position. METRO: Ópera
Plaza de Toros Las Ventas – Museo Taurino
Category: Science & History Museums - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle de Alcalá, 237, Madrid ES 28028
Spain's largest bullring – one of its most prestigious too – is built in red brick and painted tile in a neo-Mudéjar style, and can hold around 24,000 spectators. Set in a huge plaza, its statues pay homage to famous bullfighters. On fight days, dozens of stalls sprawl here, selling snacks, drinks and souvenirs. The...
Puerta del Alcalá (Alcalá Arch)
Category: Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Alcalá, in Plaza de Independencia, Madrid, ES
This historic gate was built by King Carlos III in 1778 and represents the triumphs of Spain. Damaged during the Spanish Civil War, this site marks the greatness that was Spain in the 18th century. Metro: Retiro
Category: Art Museums - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Fuenterrabía 2, Madrid ES 28014
The Royal Tapestry Factory was founded in 1721 by King Philip V, who hoped to kickstart the industry and thus avoid Flemish imports. It followed the model of royal French workshops from the early 17th century and eventually surpassed them. Famous for its innovative designs, the factory encouraged young Spanish...
Category: Parks & Gardens - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Plaza de Murillo, 2, Madrid 28014
Escape from the busy hum of the city by visiting the botanical garden of Madrid. The garden was originally built under Charles III by Juan de Villanueva and the botanist Gómez Ortega in 1781. When it finally opened in 1791, it already contained 30,000 different plants. You can wonder through the gardens and see plants...
Category: Historic Sites - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: Carretera de la Coruña, (dirección El Esco), El Escorial 28280
El Escorial was built following Spain's victory in San Quntin (1557). This magnificent palace, mausoleum and monastery complex took 21 years to complete. Philip II, King of Spain, was the visionary behind the project. Library houses an impressive volume of important documents, and there is also a noteworthy collection...
Category: Attractions - Madrid Attractions & Activities
Address: San Martín de la Vega, Madrid ES 28330
This giant fun park is divided into five themed areas with matching rides, restaurants and cafes: Cartoon Village, Hollywood Boulevard, Old West Territory, DC Super Heroes and Warner Brothers Studios, including all the usual hi-tech water rides and roller coasters. The comic quarter has a mock up of the streets of...
