Alcorcon Things to Do

The baroque shrine's holding images of San Isidro and Santa María de la Cabeza make this nine-arched bridge over the River Manzanares the most attractive in Madrid. It's closed to traffic so you can enjoy walking over it in pea... more

A quiet, elegant square that's always peaceful and traffic-free because it's next door to the High Court, where there's a constant police presence. Its statues depict Fernando VI and his wife Bárbara de Braganza, the two people... more

The capital's tallest building was designed by Japanese architect Minoru Yamasaki, the creator of the Twin Towers in NYC. It's 157.25 meters tall, has 43 floors and a helipad on the roof. The entire building is controlled by an... more

The outstanding sights in this monastery are the choir area, the main cloister, the bronze and marble sepulcher, the paintings of the Bourbon royal family, and the chapel's frescoes. However, it is best known for the miracle th... more

The Mausoleum of Alfonso XII is in Parque del Buen Retiro and is in honor of the then King of Spain—Alphonso XII who reigned from 1875 to 1885. He brought peace, regulated finance and put various administrative services in plac... more

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

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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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

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