Guidebook for Madrid

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Guidebook for Madrid

Sightseeing

One of the most extraordinary private collections of predominantly European art in the world, the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is a worthy member of Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of art.
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del Prado
1498 locals recommend
One of the most extraordinary private collections of predominantly European art in the world, the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is a worthy member of Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of art.
Welcome to one of the premier art galleries anywhere in the world. El Prado is one of the most visited sites in the world, and it is considered to be among the greatest museums of art.
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón
2515 locals recommend
Welcome to one of the premier art galleries anywhere in the world. El Prado is one of the most visited sites in the world, and it is considered to be among the greatest museums of art.
Glorious gardens of El Retiro.With Marble monuments, landscaped lawns, elegant building and abundant greenery, it’s quiet and contemplative during week but comes to life on weekends
437 locals recommend
Retiro
437 locals recommend
Glorious gardens of El Retiro.With Marble monuments, landscaped lawns, elegant building and abundant greenery, it’s quiet and contemplative during week but comes to life on weekends
For centuries the centrepiece of Madrid life, the stately Plaza Mayor combines supremely elegant architecture with a history dominated by peculiarly Spanish dramas
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
1659 locals recommend
For centuries the centrepiece of Madrid life, the stately Plaza Mayor combines supremely elegant architecture with a history dominated by peculiarly Spanish dramas
The Plaza de Santa Ana is a delightful confluence of elegant architecture and irresistible energy.Situated in the heart of Huertas.Full of sunny terraces, cafes and most typical TAPAS bars of the city
342 locals recommend
Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. Ana
342 locals recommend
The Plaza de Santa Ana is a delightful confluence of elegant architecture and irresistible energy.Situated in the heart of Huertas.Full of sunny terraces, cafes and most typical TAPAS bars of the city
The official centrepoint of Spain is a gracious hemisphere of elegant facades and often overwhelming crowds. It is, above all, a crossroads with people forever passing through on their way elsewhere.
600 locals recommend
Sol station
600 locals recommend
The official centrepoint of Spain is a gracious hemisphere of elegant facades and often overwhelming crowds. It is, above all, a crossroads with people forever passing through on their way elsewhere.
It’s difficult to imagine Madrid without Gran Vía,the grand boulevard lined with towering belle époque facades that climbs up through the centre Madrid from Plaza de España then down to Calle Alcalá
190 locals recommend
Calle Gran Vía
Calle Gran Vía
190 locals recommend
It’s difficult to imagine Madrid without Gran Vía,the grand boulevard lined with towering belle époque facades that climbs up through the centre Madrid from Plaza de España then down to Calle Alcalá
Spain’s lower house of parliament was originally a Renaissance building, but it was completely revamped in 1850 and given a facade with a neoclassical portal
40 locals recommend
Congress of Deputies
s/n Carrera de S. Jerónimo
40 locals recommend
Spain’s lower house of parliament was originally a Renaissance building, but it was completely revamped in 1850 and given a facade with a neoclassical portal

Arts & Culture

This extraordinary structure is one of Madrid's most eye-catching architectural innovations. This brick edifice is topped by an intriguing summit of what looks like rusted iron.
452 locals recommend
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del Prado
452 locals recommend
This extraordinary structure is one of Madrid's most eye-catching architectural innovations. This brick edifice is topped by an intriguing summit of what looks like rusted iron.

Food Scene

One of the most atmospheric old tabernas (taverns) of Madrid, Casa Alberto has been around since 1827 and occupies a building where Cervantes is said to have written one of his books.
43 locals recommend
Casa Rodríguez
5 C. de las Maldonadas
43 locals recommend
One of the most atmospheric old tabernas (taverns) of Madrid, Casa Alberto has been around since 1827 and occupies a building where Cervantes is said to have written one of his books.
Internacional Cuisine. Good
50 locals recommend
Lamucca de Prado
16 C. del Prado
50 locals recommend
Internacional Cuisine. Good
One of Madrid’s oldest and most beautiful markets, the Mercado de San Miguel has undergone a stunning major renovation and bills itself as a ‘culinary cultural centre’
1026 locals recommend
San Miguel Market
s/n Pl. de San Miguel
1026 locals recommend
One of Madrid’s oldest and most beautiful markets, the Mercado de San Miguel has undergone a stunning major renovation and bills itself as a ‘culinary cultural centre’
From the same stable as La Finca de Susana, La Gloria de Montera combines classy decor with eminently reasonable prices.
30 locals recommend
La Gloria de Montera
10 C. del Caballero de Gracia
30 locals recommend
From the same stable as La Finca de Susana, La Gloria de Montera combines classy decor with eminently reasonable prices.
Nice Tapas and pretty good pirces.
112 locals recommend
Ana la Santa
14 Plaza de Sta. Ana
112 locals recommend
Nice Tapas and pretty good pirces.
Just on the entrance of the apartment. WITH BEST TAPAS OF MADRID AND GREAT SPANISH HOMEMADE CUISINE.
10 locals recommend
Cervecería Restaurante "Quevedo"
7 C. de Quevedo
10 locals recommend
Just on the entrance of the apartment. WITH BEST TAPAS OF MADRID AND GREAT SPANISH HOMEMADE CUISINE.
Great TAPAS!!!
9 locals recommend
Los Gatos
2 C. de Jesús
9 locals recommend
Great TAPAS!!!
TYPICAL TAPAS OLD TAVERN!!!
31 locals recommend
La Dolores
4 Pl. Jesús
31 locals recommend
TYPICAL TAPAS OLD TAVERN!!!
One of the most popular Cafe's Live Music in the World. Jazz Music and many more.
128 locals recommend
Café Central
10 Pl. del Ángel
128 locals recommend
One of the most popular Cafe's Live Music in the World. Jazz Music and many more.

Shopping

A Sunday morning at El Rastro is a Madrid institution. You could spend an entire morning inching your way down the Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores and through the maze of streets that hosts El Rastro
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de Rey
535 locals recommend
A Sunday morning at El Rastro is a Madrid institution. You could spend an entire morning inching your way down the Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores and through the maze of streets that hosts El Rastro

Drinks & Nightlife

TABLAO Flamenco Show. One of the most Popular and Best Flamencos Shows.
70 locals recommend
Tablao Flamenco Villa Rosa
15 Plaza de Sta. Ana
70 locals recommend
TABLAO Flamenco Show. One of the most Popular and Best Flamencos Shows.
GREAT CONCERTS.LIVE MUSIC. Blues, Jazz , Soul , Rythim and Blues ... http://www.populart.es/
37 locals recommend
Cafe Jazz Populart
22 C. de las Huertas
37 locals recommend
GREAT CONCERTS.LIVE MUSIC. Blues, Jazz , Soul , Rythim and Blues ... http://www.populart.es/