Madrid is a big and beautiful city, with so many statues and fountains, a lot of youth and a lot of people always on the streets!
What are the most important places of interest in Madrid? Below you will find the must see places, absolutely must see for the first timers in Madrid.
• Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. It was built inspired by Bernini’s sketches for the construction of the Louvre in Paris, although the rooms and the structure of the building have been modified over the years. The Royal Palace is still the residence of the Spanish royal family. It is also known as the Palace of the East because it overlooks the square of the same name, even though it is located in the west of Madrid (Opera stop).
• Paseodel Arte
The paseodel Arte is one of the most interesting streets in the world. The Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofia are located in just one kilometer of walk. The three museums can be visited by purchasing the Paseo del Arte card which entitles you to a 20% discount on the price of tickets and skips the queues allowing you to enter all three museums with a single card.
• BuenRetiro Park
ParquedelBuenRetiro is the perfect place to relax in Madrid, or to do some physical activity. Inside the park are the amazing Palacio de Cristal and the Egyptian Temple of Debod.
• Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor is the heart of the historic center of Hapsburg Madrid. The square was built at the beginning of the 17th century by transforming the market square and standardizing the facades of the buildings on the model of the most important building: the Casa de la Panaderia, or the place where the price of bread was decided so that everyone could afford it.
• Portadel Sol
The true center of culture and life in Madrid, however, has always been Puertadel Sol. Since the beginning it has been the living room of the city and the cradle of every commercial activity in the city. Puertadel Sol square hosts every year the great New Year celebrations in Madrid.
• Prado Museum
The Prado Museum is one of the most important art galleries in the world. It exhibits the works of Goya, Hieronymus Bosh, Rubens and Titian. It is located on the Paseo del Arte and is absolutely worth a long and dedicated visit.
• Reina Sofia Museum
The Reina Sofia Museum is one of the most important museums in Madrid. Picasso’s huge and famous painting Guernica can be found here. In addition to those by Picasso, the works of Mirò, Salvador Dalì and other illustrious artists are exhibited. Every day from 19:00, on Sunday morning and Saturday afternoon, entrance is free.
