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Palacio Real

Centro, Madrid · Palacio Real · Centro, 28071 Madrid, Spain

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

Sorolla Museum

Chamberí, Madrid · Sorolla Museum · P.º del Gral. Martínez Campos, 37, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

Former home studio of the 20th-century painter Joaquín Sorolla, housing his works of Spanish scenes.

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Centro, Madrid · Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum · P.º del Prado, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.

Museo del Jamón

Andalucía, Aracena · Museo del Jamón · Calle Gran Vía, S/N, 21200 Aracena, Huelva, Spain

7-room museum dedicated to the iconic Iberian pig & regional enjoyment of ham, with tastings.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Centro, Madrid · Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía · C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.

Museo del Prado

Retiro, Madrid · Museo del Prado · Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

El Jardín de Diana

Centro, Madrid · El Jardín de Diana · Gran Vía, 31, Planta 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Rooftop cocktail bar in the Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid, serving snacks, bowl food & grills.

Sky 44 Madrid | Terraza - Bar

Centro, Madrid · Sky 44 Madrid | Terraza - Bar · Gran Vía, 44, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Open-air rooftop bar & restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails & panoramic views.

Restaurante Ten Con Ten

Salamanca, Madrid · Restaurante Ten Con Ten · Cl. de Ayala, 6, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Trendy cocktail bar-cum-restaurant serving popular Spanish dishes & modern takes on tapas plates.

Restaurante Ultramarinos Quintin

Salamanca, Madrid · Restaurante Ultramarinos Quintin · C. de Jorge Juan, 17, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Inventive Mediterranean food, plus breakfast, cocktails & a deli, in a revamped grocery store.

Amazónico

Salamanca, Madrid · Amazónico · C. de Jorge Juan, 20, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Asian, Mediterranean & Brazilian cuisines meet in an Amazon-themed space with live jazz.

La Mallorquina

Centro, Madrid · La Mallorquina · Prta del Sol, 8, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Cream cakes, violet sweets & other traditional Madrid confections in a landmark cafe from 1894.

Picalagartos

Centro, Madrid · Picalagartos · Gran Vía, 21, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Creative cocktails & modern Spanish food at a chic rooftop locale with views of Gran Via esplanade.

El Lacón

Centro, Madrid · El Lacón · C. de Manuel Fernández y González, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Cozy restaurant serving up tapas, steaks & paella with a long wine list, in a wood-beamed space.

Churrería Chocolateria 1902

Centro, Madrid · Churrería Chocolateria 1902 · C. de San Martín, 2, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Old-fashioned 1902 restaurant well-known for churros & homemade desserts, plus gluten-free options.

Mercado de la Reina 12

Centro, Madrid · Mercado de la Reina 12 · Gran Vía, 12, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Industrial-chic spot with communal tables & a gin bar, serving market-sourced Spanish dishes.

Hotel Riu Plaza España

Centro, Madrid · Hotel Riu Plaza España · Gran Vía, 84, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.

Templo de Debod

Moncloa - Aravaca, Madrid · Templo de Debod · C. de Ferraz, 1, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain

Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

Parque de las Siete Tetas

Puente de Vallecas, Madrid · Parque de las Siete Tetas · C. de Ramón Pérez de Ayala, 12, Puente de Vallecas, 28038 Madrid, Spain

Plaza de Cibeles

Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid · Plaza de Cibeles · Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain

Neo-classical marble sculptures & fountains mark this square out as a symbol for the entire city.

Puerta de Alcalá

Retiro, Madrid · Puerta de Alcalá · Pl. de la Independencia, s/n, Retiro, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.

Callao

Centro, Madrid · Callao · Pl. del Callao, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Chueca

Chueca, Madrid · Chueca · Chueca, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

La Latina

Barrio de La Latina, Madrid · La Latina · Barrio de La Latina, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

Barrio de las Letras

Barrio de las Letras, Madrid · Barrio de las Letras · Barrio de las Letras, Centro, Madrid, Spain

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor, Madrid · Plaza Mayor · Plaza Mayor, Centro, Madrid, Spain

Palacio de Cristal

Retiro, Madrid · Palacio de Cristal · P.º de Cuba, 4, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain

Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.

Jardins do Retiro de Madrid

Retiro, Madrid · Jardins do Retiro de Madrid · Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

Círculo de Bellas Artes

Centro, Madrid · Círculo de Bellas Artes · C. Alcalá, 42, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Arts & cultural center with movie theater, live performances, exhibition halls & a cafe/restaurant.

Bernabéu

Chamartín, Madrid · Bernabéu · Av. de Concha Espina, 1, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid, Spain

81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.

Show de flamenco

Palacio Real

Centro, Madrid · Palacio Real · Centro, 28071 Madrid, Spain

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.