Top Sights in Madrid

Planning a short trip to Madrid? Get inspired with this suggested itinerary, it includes all the must-sees. Start with the Debod Temple, pass the Royal Palace of Madrid and Almudena Cathedral and head to the Prado National Museum to see one of the largest collections of European art in the world. End your day in El Retiro Park.

Day 1: Top Sights in Madrid

The Temple of Debod

Admire the Egyptian temple dating back to 200 BC which was transported to Spain in order to be saved before the construction of the Great…

Plaza de España

This square located in the centre of Madrid is dominated by a dashing monument which is dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and which…

Plaza de Oriente

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

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…

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.

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.

Main Square

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

Puerta del Sol

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

Congress of Deputies

The Congress of Deputies of Spain, the constitutional body of the state, is housed in this Neoclassical style estate, considered to be one…

Fuente de Neptuno en… @ Dirección General de Turismo. Consejería de Economía e Innovación Tecnológica. Comunidad de Madrid.

Fountain of Neptune

The Neo-classical square was constructed in the 18th century and is adorned with the Fountain of Neptune, designed by the Spanish sculptor…

Prado National Museum

The name speaks for itself - this renowned museum prides itself on one of the largest collections of European art in the world.

Plaza de Cibeles

The square has become one of the most iconic places in Madrid and is an absolute must for every tourist.

Puerta de Alcala

This splendid monumental gate commissioned by Carlos III is the most notable sight of the Independence Square.

El Retiro Park

El Retiro is a former royal park which was opened to the public at the end of the 19th century.

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