Best Madrid Attractions
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Named after Spain's current queen and housed in a former 18th century hospital, the Reina Sofia Museum features an impressive collection of 20th century and...
Plaza de Cibeles
The Plaza de Cibeles is Madrid's most famous confluence of streets, where Paseo de Recoletos, Paseo del Prado and Calle de Alcalá meet. In the middle...
Casa-Museo de Lope de Vega
The Casa-Museo de Lope de Vega provides insight into the life of the celebrated Spanish playwright Lope de Vega as well as what life was like in Madrid...
Museo Thyssen Bornemisza
Along with the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum forms what is known as the Golden Triangle of Art � Madrid's...
Plaza Mayor
Madrid's Plaza Mayor is a grand, historical square in the heart of the city. There you should admire the mural-like facade of what is known as the Casa de...
Royal Palace
With its beautiful Baroque exterior of white stone and opulent interiors designed to impress all who enter, Madrid's Royal Palace is a must see. Madrid's...
Bullfights at Las Ventas
Inaugurated in 1931, Las Ventas is Spain's largest and most well-known bullring - the fights that take place there are followed across Spain and abroad. The...
Parque del Retiro
Retiro Park is Madrid's most popular green space and for good reason. The extensive downtown park has hectares of manicured lawns and paths good for...
Museo del Prado
One of the world's most celebrated museums, Madrid's Prado Museum is an extensive first-class art gallery containing 16th to 19th century European art. The...
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Born and raised in northern California, Sarah grew up to become an expat, traveler and wordsmith. She spent seven years in Madrid, Spain and now calls Buenos Aires, Argentina home. She has had the privilege of visiting a number of countries and working as a writer and content consultant doing what she loves best: facilitating intercultural communication through the written word.