Madrid

1. Plaza Mayor: The Plaza Mayor square, one of Madrid's most gorgeous tourist destinations, is where Madrid's lifeblood flows. The red buildings that surround the plaza are identical in appearance and height, making you feel as though you are confined in a box from where you are standing in the center. Also, the square has historically served as a prominent location for public celebrations and festivities as well as for executions, coronations of kings, and bullfights.
   
   Location: Plaza Mayor, 28012 Madrid, Spain, 28012
   Timing: 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm
   
   
2. Royal Palace of Madrid: Unquestionably one of the most beautiful locations to see in Madrid is this rococo marvel, which has 2,000 rooms, only 50 of which are accessible to the general public. The 13 hectare-long, richly ornamented Royal Palace of Madrid complex is stretched out over. The Neoclassical Sabatini Gardens, with their sculptures and mazes, The Throne Room, China Room, and the Baroque Plaza de Oriente are just a few of the palace's attractions.
   
   Location: Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain
   Timing: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
   Entry Fee: €5 - €6
   
   
3. Plaza de Cibeles and Gran Via: The Plaza de Cibeles, a piece of heritage architecture, is one of Madrid's most amazing historical sites. This location provides picturesque views of the four different structures as well as the well-known Cibeles fountain. The arrangement and design of this Plaza are inspired by Rome's classical style. Rome's goddess of fertility, Cibeles, is depicted on her chariot drawn by two lions in the Cibeles fountain. This area is home to the Cibeles Palace, which is without a doubt the most attractive structure on the Plaza and has a cathedral-like appearance.
   
   Location: Madrid, Spain, Postal Code: 28014
   
   
4. Palacio de Cristal: The wide greens of the Palacio de Cristal's garden will be your ultimate favorite if you enjoy anything with a tint of green. One of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Madrid, this replica of London's Crystal Palace can accommodate 10,000 people. Sporting activities and musical concerts are frequently held there in Madrid. The garden has several themes and sections, such as a yard of roses, a yard of aromatic plants, and a yard of feelings. There are statues, ponds, and beautiful fountains all across this perfect picnic area.
   
   Location: Paseo República de Cuba, 4, 28009 Madrid
   Timing: 10 AM to 10 PM from Monday to Sunday
   
   
5. Puerta del Sol: La Puerta del Sol is the most well-known central square in Madrid. This location was once one of Madrid's gates that faces east and is decorated with the figure of the sun. You can visit this bustling hemisphere to see the ornate and charming facades of buildings like the Church of San Ginés and the Puerta del Sol Clock.
   
   Location: Madrid, Spain, Sol, Centro
   
   
6. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía: The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofa in Madrid, Spain, is one of the sites to visit if you're an art enthusiast who wants to see the best works of 20th century art. The artwork of Juan Gris, Joan Miro, Eduardo Chillada, and Roy Lichenstein can be seen right here. Focus is placed in the collection on the paintings produced after Picasso's birth in 1881. The vast collection at this museum is only partially represented by the books written by authors like Ramon Casas, Lopez Mezquita, Maria Blanchard, and July Antonio.
   
   Location: Calle de Santa Isabel, 52, 28012 Madrid, Spain, 28012
   Timing: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm from Wednesday to Monday, on Sunday 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
   Entry Fee: €10- € 13
   
   
7. Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza: Fine Arts Museum: Visit the renowned Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum to see the second-largest private collection of European and North American art. The German-Hungarian entrepreneur Baron Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza de Kászon is honored by having his name associated with the museum, which houses works of art from the 14th century. An audio tour with a specific theme is an option if you want to learn more about the museum's past and its exhibits.
   
   Location: Paseo del Prado 8, 28014, Madrid
   Timing: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
   
   
8. KIO Tower: In Madrid, Spain, close to the Plaza de Castilla, there are two office buildings called the Gate of Europe towers, also referred to as KIO Towers (Torres KIO). The towers are 26 stories tall and have 114 metres of height. After the Torres de Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Puerta de Europa is Spain's tallest twin tower built by the American architects John Burgee and Philip Johnson created the Gate of Europe towers. The 1995 film The Day of the Beast, whose conclusion took place on one of the then-nearly-completed buildings, featured the towers prominently.
   
   Location: P.º de la Castellana, 216, 28046 Madrid, Spain
   
   
9. The Golden Triangle of Art: The Golden Triangle consists of the three most important museums in Madrid—the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Reina Sofi, a Bermuda Triangle for art aficionados in Madrid. You may find some of the best collections of Spanish and European art in each of these magnificent landmarks. The visitor will be surrounded by the rich works of art and valuable creations that have resulted from the previous 500 years of European art, whether you visit one museum or the entire Golden Triangle.
   
   
10. Prado National Museum: One of the well-known destinations to see in Madrid is Museo Nacional Del Prado, or the Museum of Meadow is a collection of almost 20,000 exquisite works that span the ages from antiquity to the nineteenth century. The astounding works of masters like Rubens, Goya, and other Flemish and Italian artists will surprise you. The Museo Nacional del Prado was built because, according to legend, Spain's monarch was inspired by the Louvre and wanted a similar institution in her own nation.
    
    Location: Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain
    Timing: 10:00 am to  08:00 pm
    Entry Fee: €15- € 23

1. Spend hours in the Prado Museum: Get to know some of the most talented Spanish artists ever as well as other European masterpieces. The beautiful "Las Meninas" by Velázquez is among the works by El Greco, Goya, and other artists that are a must-see. It is also worth viewing Dürer's magnificent "Self-Portrait '' from 1498, the unmatched collection of paintings by Hieronymus Bosch, and the list truly goes on. Don't miss out to witness the granddaddy of the city's art galleries.
   
   
2. Visit Retiro park: El Retiro Park, which dates back to the reigns of Queen Isabela I and King Ferdinand, is the ideal location for walking, sunbathing, exercising, and just simply unwinding. If you want to explore more then check out the Alfonso XII monument or the spacious and lovely Casón del Buen Retiro. Or, if you'd rather take your trip easy, stroll leisurely through the walkways, pausing just to enjoy a few fountains.
   
   Location: 28009 Madrid, Spain
   Timing: 6:00 am to 10 pm
   
   
3. Enjoy art at Matadero Madrid: An active contemporary cultural hub is located in a former slaughterhouse. Initially an abattoir, Matadero Madrid was later abandoned for a long period of time. Watch their constantly-evolving schedule to see plays, movies, markets, and live music all in one location. In addition to a few cafés with outdoor seating and a bike rental business, the complex's wide square frequently holds concerts and festivals. The Spanish block, for performing arts, the Reader's House, for literature, the Design Centre, and the Cinematheque. It is the only one in the nation devoted almost exclusively to non-fiction films, which are some of the most significant structures at Matadero Madrid.
   
   Location: Pl. de Legazpi, 8, 28045 Madrid, Spain
   Timing: 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
   
   
4. Visit Ikono: A kind of art gallery that allows visitors to engage with the artwork by touching, sensing, and, of course, photographing it. Swim in a pool of blue balls, stroll through an unending hall of mirrors, enjoy a room covered in colored confetti, discover a room lit by luminous neon signs, or even plunge into a room full of pink bubbles. All of these uncertain places are meant to stimulate your imagination; the rest depends on how good a photographer you are.
   
   Location:  C. de Sánchez Bustillo, 7, 28012 Madrid, Spain
   Timing: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
   
   
5. Eat at Vallehermoso Market: Another excellent illustration of how historic markets have been revived and expanded to continue providing cuisine from around the world. In the market's booths of butchers, fishmongers, fruit stores, poultry shops, and bakeries, you'll find a good range of high-quality fresh food at very reasonable costs, making it a great place to go for daily shopping and a gathering spot for neighbors. The market offers a wide variety of gourmet options, take-out cuisine, as well as leisure and entertainment options which you can explore to shop and spend some quality time here.
   
   Location: C. de Vallehermoso, 36, 28015 Madrid, Spain
   Timing: 9 am to 11 pm from Monday to Saturday
                Sundays 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
   
   
6. Discover Debod an Egyptian temple: Spanish has only one and the best Egyptian temple. This 2,200-year-old Egyptian building honors the gods Amun and Isis and is located on the fringes of the Parque del Oeste. The Egyptian government sent it, block by block, to Spain in 1968 as a token of gratitude for the country's assistance in protecting landmarks threatened by the Aswan Dam. The temple's interior is accessible, and the views at dusk are breathtaking which you can soak in to make your vacation a memorable one.
   
   Location: C. de Ferraz, 1, 28008 Madrid, Spain
   Timing: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
   
   
7. Visit City Hall and the vista point at CentroCentro: An intriguing structure in Madrid where you may find a wonderful variety of social and cultural events. The Ayuntamiento of Madrid is located in the venerable Palacio de Cibeles (City Hall). The venue hosts a wide range of events that are spread across the fields of culture, civic engagement, and innovative management of public spaces, from movie screenings to different kinds of art exhibitions. The overlook, where visitors can get a bird's-eye view of the Plaza de Cibeles and the Madrid cityscape, is another major feature.
   
   Location:  Plaza Cibeles, 1A, 28014 Madrid, Spain
   Timing: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
   
   
8. See the best views from Círculo de Bellas Artes: A cultural hub housed in a magnificent structure that has an annual masquerade ball during carnival, the Circulo hosts a wide variety of seminars, exhibitions, lectures, concerts, and other events in its theater and music hall. The cafe is worth a stop, whether for the magnificent "El Salto de Léucade" by Moisés de Huerta or for its spectacular vistas. Summer evenings are best spent on its rooftop terrace, which is frequently crowded.
   
   Location: C. de Alcalá, 42, 28014 Madrid, Spain
   Timing: 12:00 pm to 2:30 am

1. Check out Sunset Lockers: One of the city's well-liked rooftop bars, Sunset Lockers offers a comprehensive perspective of Madrid's nightlife. Sip specialty drinks, chow down on decadent fare, and partake in the incomparable vista.
   
   

2. Town Tour: Going to experience the city lit up with lights is a completely different thing. Visits to well-liked pubs are a fantastic alternative, especially in Madrid, which is recognized for its vibrant nightlife.
   
   

3. Enjoy the Flamenco performance: A flamenco show must be seen when in Madrid. The 18th century saw the beginning of the popular Spanish dancing style known as flamenco. Corral de la Morera, Casa Patas, Torres Bermejas, and Cardamomo are some of the top locations in Madrid where you may watch a flamenco performance.
   
   

4. Spend the evening listening to music: Madrid is well-known for its tradition of live performances of music and plays. The city is home to a large number of theaters where you can check out its well-known art.
   
   

5. Try out some Madrid cuisine: All visitors that come to Madrid enjoy Spanish cuisine, which is known for its cocido and calamari sandwiches. You won't be able to get beyond the flavors of the stew served at numerous stores and cafes throughout Madrid.

1. Segovia: El Acueducto, one of Segovia's most spectacular Roman structures, towers over the eastern entrance to the ancient city. From there, crowded streets with no through traffic ascend past Romanesque churches and charming squares to the city's top and the Plaza Mayor.
   
   

2. Chinchón: It features an enchanting, rough-hewn town square at its center, making it the nicest of all the communities within spitting distance of the Spanish capital. The Plaza Mayor, a charmingly dilapidated specimen of Spain's classic village squares, may be reached from any direction in Chinchón. It is the location of the largest fiestas in the town, as well as an Easter passion play during Semana Santa. Also, it is surrounded by droopy balconies on wooden buildings that are many stories high.
   
   

3. Ávila: Avila, which is encircled by nearly flawless city walls, is stunning from a distance and, once you enter its gates, it offers one of Spain's more personal urban experiences. The city's Murallas, which date back to the 12th century, is 1.5 miles (2.5 km) long and feature eight arched entrances, 88 watchtowers, and more than 2500 turrets.
   
   

4. Toledo: Among the most popular day trips from Madrid is to Toledo, a city surrounded by walls. The former Spanish capital, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is rich in history from the Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures. The greatest way to discover Toledo is to become tangled in its maze of little lanes, especially those near Plaza Santa Clara.
   
   

5. San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Northwest of Madrid, at San Lorenzo de El Escorial, one of Spain's most impressive royal monuments rises from the foothills of the Sierra de Guadarrama. Inside, there are expansive royal gardens and astounding works of art. The Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a unique location, a huge yet incredibly magnificent palace-monastery rich with works of art.

Madrid is the capital city of Spain and millions of people flock to the city every year. It is open to tourism the whole year, therefore there is no best time to visit Madrid. One can go to the city according to their convenience. The month wise break up for Madrid visitation is:

March to June- The weather condition is pretty decent during this time as the country starts approaching summer. The tourism also begins to rise from April. One might find a crowd on some of the popular sites but it will not be that much that one gets demotivated to visit the sites. This the best time for people who cannot bear the harsh winters and want a somewhat quiet trip.

July to October- Since the summer sets in during these months, the number of tourists visiting the city just shoots up. The weather conditions are the best during these months as one can enjoy the great monuments the city has. As many schools are also off during these months, the city gets really crowded at this time of the year.

November to February- If one does not mind packing some warm clothes, then this is a good time for them to visit Madrid. The temperature falls during these months and so does tourism. This is the best time for people who want to complete their trip cheaply because one can get heavy discounts on almost everything during these months.

1. Prado Museum: It is regarded as one of the most prestigious art museums in the entire world. The Prado Museum is home to a sizable collection of artwork from Europe between the 10th and 20th centuries, including paintings, sculptures, and prints.
   
   

2. Reina Sofa: It is Spain's national museum and is solely devoted to Spanish art from the 20th century.  It has a sizable collection of Salvador Dal and Pablo Picasso masterpieces. Pablo Picasso's Guernica is the most expensive exhibit at Reina Sofa.
   
   

3. Museum of Illusions: It is a great place to start if you're looking for things to do in Madrid. The Museum of Illusions features a Rotated Room, an Anti-Gravity Room, an Infinity Tunnel, as well as several Optical Illusions.
   
   

4. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, one of Madrid's well-known art museums, is a superb location to take in the stunning works of well-known painters. A sizable collection of artwork from the 13th to the 20th century is housed in the museum.
   
   

5. Prado National Museum: One of the well-known destinations to see in Madrid is Museo Nacional Del Prado, or the Museum of Meadow is a collection of almost 20,000 exquisite works. These collections span the ages from antiquity to the nineteenth century.

Spain is a developed country and since Madrid is its capital, there is more than one way to reach the city. It is a very well connected city. The different ways by which one can reach Madrid are:

• By Air- Airway is the most convenient and the fastest way to reach Madrid. Madrid has its own airport, Madrid Barajas International Airport. The heart of the city is 15 km away from the airport, so after landing at Madrid’s airport, one has to take a cab or drive themselves to their destination.
• By Rail- This is the fastest way to reach Madrid if one does not want to spend a fortune on their journey. Madrid has two railway stations and very frequently trains travel to these stations. One can board a train from anywhere in the country to Madrid.
• By Road- What better way to enjoy a vacation than a road trip? Spain is amazing country and one will be missing out on something really beautiful if they do not have a road trip here. Since the roads are also excellent here, it is very convenient for one to reach Madrid via roadway.

Public transport is an integral part of any city as the majority of the people in the city travel in them. Madrid is a very clean and developed city. The transport system here is very efficient. It has an excellent metro system which connects the whole city. It is the best mode of transport as one can reach their destination very quickly without any traffic that too at a really low price. Madrid has a very good bus system also and numerous buses run very frequently in the city, making it very convenient for the commuters. One can also hire a cab to commute around Madrid.

Since Madrid is the capital of Spain, it reflects everything the country represents. It is a very diverse city but the most widely spoken language in Madrid is Spanish. Spanish is not only Madrid’s local language, it is also the national language of Spain. In fact, Spanish is such a popular dialect that the national language of many countries around the world is Spanish. Some of the common greetings in Spanish are:

Hi- Hola

Thank You- Gracias

Welcome- Bienvenido

Good morning- Buenos dias

Madrid can arguably be said to be the most fashion-forward city in Spain. The people of Madrid not only follow fashion, they generally set the fashion trend, at least in their country. There are many places where one go for shopping in Madrid, some of them are:

• Gran Via- Gran Via is the grandest shopping mall of Spain. It has some of the best brands in the whole world and their collection of clothes here are to die for. Not only is Gran Via a house to some great brands, but it also boasts a very grand architecture. The mall looks like a palace from outside and is like heaven from inside.
• Serrano- People can find normal shopping malls everywhere in Spain, which has outlets of some cool brands. But what is difficult to find is a luxury shopping mall. Serrano should not be visited by middle-class people. The products sold here are luxurious and very highly priced.
• Mercado de Motores- Every place has a street market which sells products at very cheap prices, Mercado de Motores is that street market of Madrid. One can find everything in this market and the price of the product would not be that high, provided one knows how to bargain.

Spain has a great historical background and over the years several monuments and architectural wonders have been built here. Madrid, being the capital of Spain, has been the heart of these constructions. There are some magnificent monuments in Madrid which one can visit. Some of these monuments are:

• Puerta del Sol
• Parque de Templo de Debod
• Royal Palace
• Estacion de Atocha
• Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

Madrid can be said to be the adventure hub of Spain. There are so many adventure activities which a person can do here that one will get tired. Some of the adventure activities which can be done here are:

• Trekking- Trekking is the most sought-after activity in Madrid. It is because Madrid is surrounded by some beautiful hills and hiking becomes very fun here. One gets to explore the nature in its purest form while trekking.
• Kayaking- Kayaking is an activity where one is given a kayak boat and they have to row it through the currents and against the rapids of the river. It is a very fun activity but it is not advisable to people who do not know swimming.
• Rock climbing- Rock climbing is very dangerous activity as one has to climb a rock without any external support. This is a very thrilling activity and one should definitely give it a try.

Madrid is a very animal-friendly city. The people of Madrid love animals and many photographic enthusiasts visit the city every year, just capture the wildlife present around Madrid. in their camera. Some of the wildlife sanctuaries in Madrid are:

• Safari Madrid
• Grefa
• El Rincon del Galgo