Embark on a visual journey through Madrid’s iconic landmarks and hidden marvels with our ‘What to See’ guide. Uncover the city’s rich history, architectural wonders, and cultural gems. From historic palaces to contemporary art hubs, let us be your compass to the most captivating sights, ensuring an unforgettable Madrid exploration
Atletico Madrid’s new Stadium was opened to the public in 2017, and takes its name the ¨Metropolitan Stadium¨ from the original stadium they played at back in the 60s. The stadium is has the third largest capacity for spectators in Spain at close to 70,000 (67,289 to be exact). That’s 14,000 more than the previous Vicente Calderon stadium.
The Aqueduct, the Cathedral of Segovia or Alcazar, it is worth climbing the ancient walls that surrounded the city, walk around Jewish quarter, reach the Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos and of course, try the famous roast suckling pig.
I want to tell you about Malsaña, Malasaña is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods and, undoubtedly, one of the most iconic of contemporary Madrid. Always finding a way to be noticed. I go here often with my daughter because it is also where you will find all the cool vintage and second hand shops. I love a bargain, and being from London I am used to seeing charity shops on every corner, so I was really happy to find a place in Madrid with vintage stores.
I have kids, and they love the amusement parks in Madrid. In this article I tell you all about the Amusement and theme parks in Madrid.
The Museum of Illusions is conveniently located right in the heart of Madrid city center and you can walk there in a couple of minutes from the Puerta del Sol. So once you finish up here, you can just continue your tour through the city without having to travel any great distance.
A Hop on Hop off Bus Tour in Madrid is one of the easiest and most comfortable ways to get to know the city. It’s as easy as purchasing a ticket, valid for one or two days depending on the fare chosen, getting on the bus, putting on your headphones to follow the audio guide and enjoy the streets, monuments and many points of interest, with the option of getting off wherever you feel like it and getting back on as many times as you wish.
spending a day in Madrid may seem like a little, but you can see quite a lot in this city in just a short day if you are willing to walk a bit.
living here in Madrid, you would imagine that at some point it just becomes the place you live and loses its magic, but this has not been the case for me. I take a walk to the Madrid city center at least once a week, sometimes more. It takes me around 90 mins to walk …
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There are many sites to see in Madrid. Check out this post to get the lowdown on the best things to see in Madrid
Plaza De Mayor is located in the heart of Madrid and is rich in history, both good and bad. There is a lot to know about Plaza Mayor in Madrid, and I wanted to give a few interesting, lesser known facts. From carnivals to bullfights, inquisitions to fires that nearly claimed the square, there is …
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