Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
One of the most extraordinary private collections of predominantly European art in the world, the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is a worthy member of Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of art.
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Thyssen-Bornemisza safnið
8 P.º del PradoOne of the most extraordinary private collections of predominantly European art in the world, the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza is a worthy member of Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of art.
Welcome to one of the premier art galleries anywhere in the world. El Prado is one of the most visited sites in the world, and it is considered to be among the greatest museums of art.
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Þjóðminjasafn Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónWelcome to one of the premier art galleries anywhere in the world. El Prado is one of the most visited sites in the world, and it is considered to be among the greatest museums of art.
Glorious gardens of El Retiro.With Marble monuments, landscaped lawns, elegant building and abundant greenery, it’s quiet and contemplative during week but comes to life on weekends
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Retiro
Glorious gardens of El Retiro.With Marble monuments, landscaped lawns, elegant building and abundant greenery, it’s quiet and contemplative during week but comes to life on weekends
For centuries the centrepiece of Madrid life, the stately Plaza Mayor combines supremely elegant architecture with a history dominated by peculiarly Spanish dramas
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Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorFor centuries the centrepiece of Madrid life, the stately Plaza Mayor combines supremely elegant architecture with a history dominated by peculiarly Spanish dramas
The Plaza de Santa Ana is a delightful confluence of elegant architecture and irresistible energy.Situated in the heart of Huertas.Full of sunny terraces, cafes and most typical TAPAS bars of the city
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Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. AnaThe Plaza de Santa Ana is a delightful confluence of elegant architecture and irresistible energy.Situated in the heart of Huertas.Full of sunny terraces, cafes and most typical TAPAS bars of the city
The official centrepoint of Spain is a gracious hemisphere of elegant facades and often overwhelming crowds. It is, above all, a crossroads with people forever passing through on their way elsewhere.
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Sol station
The official centrepoint of Spain is a gracious hemisphere of elegant facades and often overwhelming crowds. It is, above all, a crossroads with people forever passing through on their way elsewhere.
It’s difficult to imagine Madrid without Gran Vía,the grand boulevard lined with towering belle époque facades that climbs up through the centre Madrid from Plaza de España then down to Calle Alcalá
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Calle Gran Vía
Calle Gran VíaIt’s difficult to imagine Madrid without Gran Vía,the grand boulevard lined with towering belle époque facades that climbs up through the centre Madrid from Plaza de España then down to Calle Alcalá
Spain’s lower house of parliament was originally a Renaissance building, but it was completely revamped in 1850 and given a facade with a neoclassical portal
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Congress of Deputies
s/n Carrera de S. JerónimoSpain’s lower house of parliament was originally a Renaissance building, but it was completely revamped in 1850 and given a facade with a neoclassical portal
Arts & Culture
This extraordinary structure is one of Madrid's most eye-catching architectural innovations. This brick edifice is topped by an intriguing summit of what looks like rusted iron.
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CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoThis extraordinary structure is one of Madrid's most eye-catching architectural innovations. This brick edifice is topped by an intriguing summit of what looks like rusted iron.
Food Scene
One of the most atmospheric old tabernas (taverns) of Madrid, Casa Alberto has been around since 1827 and occupies a building where Cervantes is said to have written one of his books.
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Casa Rodríguez
5 C. de las MaldonadasOne of the most atmospheric old tabernas (taverns) of Madrid, Casa Alberto has been around since 1827 and occupies a building where Cervantes is said to have written one of his books.
Lamucca de Prado
16 C. del PradoInternacional Cuisine. Good
One of Madrid’s oldest and most beautiful markets, the Mercado de San Miguel has undergone a stunning major renovation and bills itself as a ‘culinary cultural centre’
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Markaðurinn San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelOne of Madrid’s oldest and most beautiful markets, the Mercado de San Miguel has undergone a stunning major renovation and bills itself as a ‘culinary cultural centre’
From the same stable as La Finca de Susana, La Gloria de Montera combines classy decor with eminently reasonable prices.
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La Gloria de Montera
10 C. del Caballero de GraciaFrom the same stable as La Finca de Susana, La Gloria de Montera combines classy decor with eminently reasonable prices.
Ana la Santa
14 Plaza de Sta. AnaNice Tapas and pretty good pirces.
Just on the entrance of the apartment. WITH BEST TAPAS OF MADRID AND GREAT SPANISH HOMEMADE CUISINE.
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Cervecería Restaurante "Quevedo"
7 C. de QuevedoJust on the entrance of the apartment. WITH BEST TAPAS OF MADRID AND GREAT SPANISH HOMEMADE CUISINE.
Los Gatos
2 C. de JesúsGreat TAPAS!!!
La Dolores
4 Pl. JesúsTYPICAL TAPAS OLD TAVERN!!!
One of the most popular Cafe's Live Music in the World.
Jazz Music and many more.
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Café Central
10 Pl. del ÁngelOne of the most popular Cafe's Live Music in the World.
Jazz Music and many more.
Shopping
A Sunday morning at El Rastro is a Madrid institution. You could spend an entire morning inching your way down the Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores and through the maze of streets that hosts El Rastro
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El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyA Sunday morning at El Rastro is a Madrid institution. You could spend an entire morning inching your way down the Calle de la Ribera de Curtidores and through the maze of streets that hosts El Rastro
Drinks & Nightlife
TABLAO Flamenco Show.
One of the most Popular and Best Flamencos Shows.
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Tablao Flamenco Villa Rosa
15 Plaza de Sta. AnaTABLAO Flamenco Show.
One of the most Popular and Best Flamencos Shows.
GREAT CONCERTS.LIVE MUSIC.
Blues, Jazz , Soul , Rythim and Blues ...
http://www.populart.es/
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Cafe Jazz Populart
22 C. de las HuertasGREAT CONCERTS.LIVE MUSIC.
Blues, Jazz , Soul , Rythim and Blues ...
http://www.populart.es/