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Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, located in the central part of the country. It is situated on the high central plateau known as the Meseta Central.
Madrid is home to some of the world’s most renowned art museums, including the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and the Reina Sofia Museum. These institutions house masterpieces by artists like Goya, Velázquez, Picasso, and many others.
Madrid is known for its numerous charming plazas (squares), including the iconic Plaza Mayor and the bustling Puerta del Sol. The city is also home to expansive parks like Retiro Park, where you can rent rowboats and visit the Crystal Palace.
The city hosts a wide range of cultural events and festivals throughout the year, including the San Isidro Festival in May and Madrid Pride, one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations.
Check out our posts to visiting Madrid, Spain for planning your trip to this dynamic region of Madrid.
Madrid in one day, see the best of the city in just 24 hours Madrid definitely is a city worth spending a lot of time visiting the many attractions and activities, but if you are in a transition and only have one day to spend before you get to your next destination then … Read more
Royal palace of Madrid – visit and guide to visiting the interiors of the palace I enjoyed all the pomp and historic royal palace of Madrid, visiting the interiors and collections – you’ll be able to find at this important place in the city. The tours of visiting the Madrid royal … Read more
Visit Aranjuez Palace Spain – the grand Spanish alternative to Versailles I’ve often heard that Aranjuez, Spain was compared to the Spanish version of Versailles, so when I was visiting Madrid, I had to make a day trip to visiting the royal palace at Aranjuez and see it in person. Not quite … Read more
Unique things to do in Madrid There are so many unique things to do in Madrid and when I visit the capital city, I always find some new and cool things to explore each time I visit. I’ve compiled a list of my favorite and unique things to do and places to visit … Read more
Visit Gran Via in Madrid I loved exploring Gran Via, the most important street filled with architectural buildings, amazing shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Built during the timeframe of 1910 to 1929 Gran Via is Madrid’s most famous street and filled with shops, hotels, banks, restaurants and other public, entertainment and commercial venues. … Read more
Easy Day trips from Madrid, discover these other close by destinations Madrid makes a fantastic base to discover so many other destinations that are an easy day trip from the city. In an hour or less, you can get to visit most of these historic and cultural attractions, towns and cities and even … Read more
Madrid Atocha train station Madrid’s main train station is the Atocha train station located in central Madrid is the iconic station that has been the train transit hub to the entire country. A combination of a historic and stunning building and interior along with a modern facade. It is a large and grand space with … Read more
Retiro park in Madrid One of my favorite places to relax and have a casual visit or respite from the business of Madrid, Retiro park is an oasis in the heart of the city. Originally part of the royal park to the Retiro palace, this is a now a public place of … Read more
Visit El Escorial Monastery A visit to El Escorial Monastery from Madrid is an easy day trip experience to explore this historic site and monastery. Known as the royal site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, this is one of the most significant architectural landmarks to visit in Spain. Located less than 45 … Read more
Things to do in Toledo Spain Visiting Toledo, Spain is a must when you are planning a day trip from Madrid or just a nice overnight or weekend stay in this historic city. There are many things to do in Toledo, Spain Packed with historic landmarks, cathedrals, museums, fortresses, and palaces, along … Read more