Madrid Old Town

If you've got only a few hours in Madrid, come explore Madrid de los Austrias neighborhood. With this suggested itinerary, you won't miss any of the most important plazas and sights.

Day 1: Madrid Old Town

Puerta del Sol

The most famous central square is the official starting point for Spain's 6 National Roads.

Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales

This amazing royal monastery once belonged to the richest ones in all of Europe and it later became home to many rich young widows and…

Church of San Ginés

Admire one of the oldest standing churches in Madrid which breaths with history.

Main Square

Madrid's central square is dominated by a bronze statue of King Philip III, dating back to 1616.

San Miguel Market

This market is a crown jewel of Madrid city centre. It's full of delicious food, nice smells, interesting sights and sounds.

Plaza de la Villa @ Martin Kucera

Plaza de la Villa

A small square adjacent to Cala Mayor which is embosomed with beautiful estates of great historical importance.

La Catedral de la… @ Tiberio Claudio Augusto

Almudena Cathedral

Set on the site of a medieval mosque, the cathedral now serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid.

Royal Palace of Madrid

The official residence of the Spanish royalty is a must-see. However, spotting the king here will be hard, as it is used only for state…

Plaza de Oriente

Commissioned by King Joseph I, this plaza was built in 1844 and designed by Narciso Pascual y Colomer.

Sabatini Gardens

Enjoy the tranquillity of these gardens adjacent to the Royal Palace. They are set in a beautiful layout and represent the Neoclassical…

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