Madrid Attractions

Madrid attractions include some of the world's most renowned sights. In Madrid, travelers can visit the famous Royal Palace, El Retiro Park, and plenty of beautiful squares. The city of Madrid also boasts a lot of museums. The most famous of them are Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornomisza. These three attractions make up Madrid's famous 'Golden Triangle'.

• Museo del Prado
  Museo del Prado is one of the top attractions in Madrid and one of the best museums in the world that stands in one line with the Louvre in Paris and the Hermitage in St Petersburg. Museo del Prado presents the collection of European art from the 12th century to the early 19th century. ... More>>
  
  
• Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
  Centro de Arte Reina Sofia is also a part of the so called Golden Triangle formed by the three most famous museums of Madrid. The museum opened in 1992 contains Spanish art from the 20th century. The highlight of the 20th century art, Picasso's famous painting Guernica, is one of the jewels of this Madrid museum. ... More>>
  
  
• Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
  Madrid Museum Thyssen-Bornemisza is a part of the so called Golden Triangle formed by the three most famous museums of Madrid. The museum features the masterpieces from the medieval altar paintings to Pop art. The collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid ranges from primitive Flemish to contemporary works. ... More>>
  
  
• Royal Palace of Madrid
  The Royal Palace of Madrid, also known as a Royal Palace of Borbons or the Palacio de Oriente (Palace of Orient), is one of Madrid's top attractions. Palacio Real as Spanish call the palace is just impressive from insdide and outside. Interiors are rich and made in different manners. ... More>>
  
  
• Plaza Mayor
  This symmetrical rectangular square, Plaza Mayor is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Madrid. In the past, Plaza Mayor was the scene of numerous events such as markets, bullfights, royal coronations, and public executions. In the centre of the square there is a bronze statue of King Philips III, constructed in 1616 by the Italian sculptor Giovanni de Bologna. ... More>>
  
  
• La Plaza de Cibeles
  La Plaza de Cibeles is one of the most beautiful squares in Madrid. The Plaza features the monumental Cibeles Fountain in the centre depicting the Roman goddess Cibeles. The fountain that originally stood next to the Buenavista Palace was built between 1777 and 1782 by Ventura Rodriguez. ... More>>
  
  
• Retiro Park Madrid
  The Retiro Park is a very popular park among both tourists and locals. The park located in the very city centre forms a green oasis of 118 hectares. The Retiro Park was originally built for King Phillip IV. It was opened to the public in 1868. The main entrance is near the Alcala Gate, at the Plaza de la Independence. ... More>>
  
  
• Almudena Cathedral
  Almudena Cathedral (Santa María la Real de La Almudena), located near the Royal Palace, is the main catholic cathedral in Madrid. This is quite a new church, the construction of which was started in 1883 and not completed until 1993. Almudena Cathedral was consecrated in person by Pope John Paul II the same year. ... More>>
  
  
• Casa-Museo de Lope de Vega
  Casa Museo de Lope de Vega earlier was a house of Spain’s greatest dramatist of Golden Age. Lope de Vega lived in this building until his death in 1635. So his house today is a museum providing an overview of the 17th century’s everyday life. ... More>>
  
  
• Basilica de San Isidro
  Basilica de San Isidro in Madrid is a Jesuit Baroque church containing the relics of Madrid's patron saint, San Isidro (d.1130), and his wife, Santa María de la Cabeza. The church was built in the 17th century. Basilica de San Isidro was the interim cathedral of Madrid from 1885 until the completion of Almudena Cathedral in 1993. ... More>>