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    Monasterio de El Escorial
    #17 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This historic complex is divided into three parts: the monastery (with Lucas Jordán's frescoes), the royal mausoleum, and the palace. The palace's magnificent rooms are decorated with paintings by Titian, El Greco, and Claudio... more

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    Calle Princesa
    #122 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    The continuation of Gran Vía that links Plaza de España to Moncloa offers something for shoppers, cinema fans and art lovers. The Renoir cinema is here on pretty Plaza de los Cubos. A little further along, on the other side of... more

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    Calle José Ortega y Gasset
    #392 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Calle José Ortega y Gasset is one of the main streets in the Salamanca district in Madrid. The street is named after the Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset (1883-1955), but you don't have to practice philosophy to enjoy t... more

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    Plaza de la Villa
    #29 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    It's surprising to find such a quiet spot in Madrid. This square doesn't seem to have been affected by the passage of time and it's easy to imagine yourself in a by-gone era. It's surrounded by 15th to 17th-century aristocratic... more

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    Plaza Mayor
    #1 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    There are many ways to spend your time and money at this attractive central square: stroll around and admire the architecture and the murals or even buy an original watercolor from one of the many pavement artists. During the M... more

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    BigWilk BigWilk said

    … for more sightseeing and food. Our hotel was conveniently located within a short walk to Plaza Mayor… continue reading »

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    Palacio Real
    #6 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This former royal residence houses a fantastic collection of paintings (Velázquez, Caravaggio and Goya), sculptures, furniture, tapestries, glassware, gold and silverware, medals, porcelain and musical instruments. It is well w... more

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    Queenie Queenie said

    … strawberry tree)...how cute is that? then we walked everywhere - saw Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real (didnt go… continue reading »

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    Gran Vía
    #282 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This is Madrid's busiest and best-known street. Wide sidewalks, impressive buildings and proximity to the center make it a most desirable residential neighborhood. Some of the most historic buildings include Telefónica HQ, the... more

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    gavngailstrail gavngailstrail said

    … the Plaza Mayor down Gran Via to the town hall and to a vantage point overlooking the city. That afternoon… continue reading »

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    Tempranillo (El)
    #120 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    You will find this long-established and distinguished wine bar in the heart of the old town. Its wine list offers more than 160 varieties of the best Spanish wines. As for food, the house specialty is a wild mushroom and egg di... more

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    Dolores (La)
    #123 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    You will not want to miss this classic tapas bar in your tour of the town. You will recognize it by the beautiful mosaic façade. It serves a selection of elaborately prepared canapés and great draught beer to the heaving masses... more

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    Summer City Festival
    #126 of 512 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Madrid's Town Hall organizes outdoor cultural events that run throughout the summer months. Events include theater, dance, zarzuela (Spanish opera), cabaret, and cinema. The main venues include cuartel del Conde Duque (concerts... more

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