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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza 
Paseo del Prado 8 E - 28014 Madrid
Museums and art
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Baron Thyssen, the heir to a fabulous collection of paintings, donated it to the Spanish State which then housed it in a neo-Classical palace renovated by Rafael Moneo. The collection is an opportunity to explore Western art from the late 12C to the ..
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Museo del Prado
Paseo del Prado E - 28014 Madrid
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A visit to the Prado is an opportunity to view numerous masterpieces of Spanish and European art. Its highlights include Las Meninas by Vélazquez, the Majas and Executions at Moncloa by Goya, as well as the latter’s Black Paintings ( Saturn Dev..
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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales 
Pl. de las Descalzas Reales 3 E - 28013 Madrid
Religious buildings
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Located in one of the busiest areas of Madrid, this convent founded by the daughter of Charles V for the ladies of the aristocracy is now home to a remarkable museum of religious art. Seen from the entrance, the main staircase takes on a magnificen..
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Plaza Mayor
Pl. Mayor E - 28013 Madrid
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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Built by Juan Gómez de Mora under Philip III (1619), this square, formerly used for autos-da-fé, bullfights, theatre performances etc, is the heart of Habsburg Madrid . In the late 18C, Juan de Villanueva was responsible for its present appearance: ..
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Royal Palace
C/ de Bailén E - 28013 Madrid
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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The Campo del Moro offers the best view of the whole of this impressive building, a block of Guadarrama granite and white stone, each side measuring 140m , built by the Bourbons. It was the official residence of the Royal Family until 1931. Today, ..
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Museum district
E - 28001 Madrid
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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Madrid's elegant residential district extending eastwards from its old town boasts wide, tree-lined avenues bordered by opulent buildings, luxurious palaces and old mansions now converted into museums. It is a pleasant area for a stroll, perhaps betw..
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Royal Armoury (Real Armeria)
Pl. de la Armeria E - 28013 Madrid
Museums and art
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Even if you are not particularly interested in weapons, you should visit this collection made by the Catholic Kings, Charles V and Philip II, if only to see the exceptional armour. Note in particular those of Charles V and his successors, as well as ..
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Retiro Park
C/ Alfonso XII E - 28014 Madrid
Nature and gardens
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The 130 ha Retiro Park is today a green space where you can breathe in the heart of the capital, scattered with thick clumps of trees, like La Chopera in the south. You can row on the (artificial) lake under the indifferent gaze of King Alfonso XI, o..
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Museo Arqueológico Nacional
C/ de Serrano 13 E - 28001 Madrid
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Founded in 1867 by Isabella II, this is the finest archaeological museum in Spain. Among its treasures are a reproduction of the Altamira caves and its cave paintings, exhibits from the Iberian civilisation, such as the famous and mysterious Lady ..
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Zoo-Aquarium
Pl. del Campo E - 28050 Madrid
Industrial tourism and theme park
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This zoo, spread across 20 hectares, is located in the heart of the Casa de Campo . With its wide variety of species (3 000 animals), an aquarium specialising in tropical marine life, a vast dolphinarium, and a bird park with displays of exotic bird..
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Lazaro Galdiano Museum (Museo)
C/ de Serrano 122 E - 28006 Madrid
Museums and art
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The dazzling collection brought together by José Lázaro Galdiano has two highlights: an extraordinary collection of enamels and ivories , which trace the evolution of the art of enamelling from Byzantium to the Limousin workshops of the 19C and a ..
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Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando 
C/ Alcalá 13 E - 28014 Madrid
Museums and art
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Founded in 1752, the Royal Academy has a rich collection of European art. Spanish art from the Golden Century is widely represented here (Ribera, Murillo, Alonso Cano and Velasquez), but there are also pictures from the 18C by Mengs, Tiepolo and Baye..
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Old Madrid
Pl. Mayor E - Madrid
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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Old Madrid is composed of narrow stepped streets, little squares bordered by houses with colourful façades, 17C palaces and aristocratic residences, 19C and early-20C houses with wrought-iron balconies. The nucleus of the city evolved progressively f..
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Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes
Calle de la Puebla 22 22 E - Madrid
Religious buildings
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Largely overlooked by tourists, this church (built between 1624 and 1631) is nonetheless a Baroque jewel. Originally called San Antonio de los Portugueses (having initially served the Portuguese community, Portugal being part of Spain at that time..
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City Square
Pl. de la Villa E - 28804 Madrid
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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This quiet pedestrian square is presided over by the statue of Álvaro de Bazán , hero of the battle of Lepanto in 1571, as seen by Mariano Benlliure. Around it are several interesting buildings: the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) built in 1617 by Gomez ..
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St Michael's Basilica
C/ San Justo E - 28005 Madrid
Religious buildings
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Created by Bonavia, this is one of the rare Spanish churches inspired by the 18C Italian baroque style. Designed as a play on curves and counter-curves, its convex façade is decorated with fine statues. The interior is graceful and elegant.
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Royal Monastery of the Incarnation
Pl. de la Encarnación 1 E - 28013 Madrid
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Fundado en 1611 por Margarita de Austria, cerca del Alcázar (al que estaba conectado por un pasaje), este convento desde entonces se benefició de la esplendidez de la familia real: de ahí su hermosa colección de obras de arte y, en particular, obras ..
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Cybele Square
Pl. de Cibeles E - 28014 Madrid
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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Seated in a carriage, the Goddess of the Earth is drawn by two lions (note that one of them is a lioness!). This square, dear to the hearts of Madrid's citizens, is the meeting point of the Calle de Alcalá, the Gran Vía and the Paseos del Prado and d..
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Gardens of the Moor's Field
Cuesta de San Vicente E - 28008 Madrid
Nature and gardens
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Located behind the Royal Palace, of which there are pleasant views, these attractive winter gardens owe their name to the Moorish armies, which established their encampments here during several sieges of the city.
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Cason del Buen Retiro
C/ Alfonso XII 28 E - 28014 Madrid
Museums and art
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The remains of the palace of Philip IV, the Cason is now an annex of the Prado, dedicated to the different movements in 19C Spanish art, which had a number of important artists, whose renown hardly went beyond the borders of Spain, apart from among e..
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