Madrid
Madrid is the capital city of Spain and renowned for its cobbled and winding streets, Plaza Mayor (Centre square of Old Madrid), Puerta De Sol, theatre, opera, and museums. Madrid is also home to the World’s oldest restaurant “Sobrino De Botin” – it has four floors and was even mentioned in Ernest Hemingway’s book. Madrid has the liveliest nightlife and is renowned for its cultural and artistic heritage as well as the main political centre of Spain.
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Destination
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Sightseeing
- Puerta Del Sol
- Reina Sofia Museum
- Temple of Debod
- El Retiro Park
- Prado Museum
- Mercado De San Miguel
- Teatro Royal Opera
- Grand Palace of Madrid
- Plaza Mayor Square
- Toledo
- Avila & Segovia
Puerta Del Sol is a large plaza in the heart of the city filled with restaurants, shops, serving as events for festivals, famous meeting points for people and gatherings, and street performances. Find a point marked in the street of Puerta De Sol which states “0” Km (exactly the centre of Spain Country) and also contains the famous clock whose bell during New Year marks the traditional eating of Twelve Grapes.
It’s the national museum of modern art dedicated to 20th-century art named after Queen Sofia housing collections of great Spanish artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. The most important painting to see there is Guernica by Picasso and exhibitions are also held regularly.
The temple of Debod is an elegant historical Egyptian Temple that was dismantled from Egypt and rebuilt in central Madrid. This temple gives its visitors a first-hand experience of Egyptian work and traditions and serves perfectly for those who cannot travel to Egypt. Temple of Debod is a must-visit for all history lovers.
One of the largest parks in Madrid city once belonged to the Spanish Monarchy is a huge beautiful ornamental park with gardens, sculptures, monuments, fountains, and an artificial lake. It’s one of the famed lush green areas in Madrid city where people relax, meet, enjoy picnics, kayak, etc. El Retiro park is good for visitors to relax after a busy sightseeing day and also to enjoy the way local Spaniards do.
Prado museum is centrally located and home to some of the finest art collections of European Art dating back to the 12th century till the 20th century. It’s the Spanish National Art Museum based on the former Spanish Royal Collection and considered as one of the greatest art museums of the world with its huge art collections of renowned Spanish artists. It's surely worth a visit for art and history lovers.
It’s very stylish and touristy with its glass walls and is worth a visit for first-time travelers and showcases Madrid’s gastronomy highlights. It is very popular for local foods and delicacies and is open till late during weekends making it a popular spot for locals and tourists to enjoy tapas and drinks.
Teatro Real Royal Opera just stands opposite Royal Palace and is majestic and grand in itself. It’s one of the great theatres of Europe and a symbolic landmark of the city. It’s a unique building with artistic interiors that weren’t accessible prior, however; they can be explored now with an art tour or technical tour and travelers can even attend events that happen here.
Grand Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family which is now used for state ceremonies. It’s by far the largest palace in Europe in terms of its Size. The Palace is one of a kind boasting about 3400 rooms and it's decorated beautifully with paintings and collections of great historical & artistic importance.
The interiors of the palace are mind-boggling because of its art and lavishly decorated rooms which precious materials. Travelers would be amazed at the city and countryside views from the Palace as they are exponentially gorgeous.
Plaza Mayor is the rectangular central square in Madrid City surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafes, and a fleet of people. A statue of King Philip III lies at the centre of this vibrant square. It’s a must to try Churros and Chocolate with one of the best spots in the city at “Chocolateria San Gines” which lies in a tiny street off the Plaza Mayor Square. It would be busy and queues lined up but it’s worth the wait to try Churros and thick hot chocolate.
Toledo used to be the Capital of ancient Spain and is well known as the city of 3 cultures – Muslims, Christians & Jewish. Toledo impresses visitors with its beautiful landscape backdrop with medieval walls (churches & mosques), winding pedestrian cobblestoned streets with steep climbs making you feel as if you are in an entirely different era.
It’s easier to access by train from Madrid to Toledo and hop-on-hop-off bus to explore the city or regular day trips that operate from Madrid when you are traveling in a group. The city’s architecture and medieval feel can be seen from the Toledo Station, Toledo Cathedral, Alcazar, etc.
An excursion from Madrid to the oldest cities of Spain boasts its magnifying historic attractions. One feels as if the time has halted somewhere taking you to the journey of the past legacy. Avila has quite a big stretch of preserved medieval walls in the world along with spectacular views of towers, gates, Romanesque churches, gothic palaces, and a fortified cathedral. It is a UNESCO world heritage site to behold with its massive roman waterway, gothic cathedral, stunning medieval castle Alcazar lying on a rocky top which was a favoured royal residence for the Spanish Kings.