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Moncloa Palace was built in the 18th Century and had to be completely restored as a result of all the damage caused during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Today, it is the official residence of the Spanish President and is l... more
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The most romantic of all the local châteaux has the same simple rectangular layout as the others, but completely transformed by the addition of pepperpot towers, a balustrade, stain-glass windows and sculpted decorations. These... more
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You might wonder why a city like Madrid, which couldn't be further from the sea, has a lighthouse. This huge, circular, glass-fronted deck on top of a 92 meter-high steel column is really just an elaborate viewing platform that... more
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The Thyssen-Bornemisza family collected what became one of the world's finest private art collections over a number of generations. The Spanish state bought it from them in 1993 for USD350 million and converted the early 19th-c... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Nivariense said
… visitando el Museo Thyssen Bornemisza, justo el dÃa después que la Baronesa se encadenara ridiculamente a… continue reading »
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Named after the views over the Casa de Campo and the River Manzanares, these gardens are one of the nicest places in the capital to relax and have a bite to eat. It's especially worth coming for the open-air party during the fi... more
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Come along for a closer look at the moon and you might even witness a meteor shower. You'll also get a pretty good view of southern Madrid by night. The Planetario de Madrid and Madrid's Astronomy Group organize this traditiona... more
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This fabulous uptown cinema was built in 1939, when theaters only had one very large screen. Watching a first-run film on the Senator's huge screen is something every movie fan should experience. Indeed, USA Today named it one... more
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One of the few cinemas left in the Salamanca district, it has one big screen, 956 seats and shows mainstream commercial movies. There are normally three daily sessions at 4p, 7p and 10p approximately. You're assigned a numbered... more
Real Travelers who've been here
The Hallgrens said
…, the Prado Museum in Madrid is a must see. Works from Velazquez, Goya, and Rubin, only name… continue reading »
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More than 2030 different species of mammals and birds live among the 20 hectares of parkland here. The zoo keeps more than 70 varieties of poisonous snakes, including vipers from Gabon and the black mamba (considered the most d... more
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Come on safari in your own car and you will see ostriches, giraffes, zebus, bucks, zebras, bears, rhinoceroses, monkeys and more. There is a reptile house and a bird park, too, where you can see spectacular birds of prey like g... more
Madrid Travel Experiences
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Ole Madrid!
Osa - Madrid left us pretty breathless. It is a bustling and exciting city which never seems to sleep even when it is pouring rain.....an... Continue reading »
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Madrid
The architecture in Madrid is my favourite so far. I had limited time, and was on my own, so just strolled around to check it out and tak... Continue reading »
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Discovering Spain, from Madrid to the South of Spain
Madrid is the city that never sleeps and even if you want to, it can be difficult, when the partying does not stop until 6-7 in the morni... Continue reading »
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Sun, Sangria...Spain in the Springtime!!
Our trip out of Marseille got off to a very positive start. We had planned to leave ourselves enough time to catch a bus to the Metro an... Continue reading »
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Days 1 and 2: Madrid
Madrid Itinerary: Days 1 & 2 Arrive Madrid:Many US and European cities have direct flights to Madrid so it’s a great place... Continue reading »
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Popular Madrid Hotels
- Room Mate Alicia
- Hotel Moderno
- Hotel de Las Letras H&R
- Tryp Reina Victoria Hotel
- Room Mate Mario
- Westin Palace Hotel
- Room Mate Laura
- Husa Mercátor
- Husa Paseo del Arte
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Popular Madrid Things to Do
- Monasterio de El Escorial
- Calle Princesa
- Calle José Ortega y Gasset
- Plaza de la Villa
- Plaza Mayor
- Palacio Real
- Gran VÃa
- Tempranillo (El)
- Dolores (La)
- Summer City Festival
Popular Madrid Restaurants
- Cuarto y Mitad
- Cabo Mayor
- Terraza del Casino (La)
- Broche (La)
- Sacha
- Viridiana
- Suntory
- Amparo (El)
- Gran Café de Gijón
- ZalacaÃn
