Guidebook for Madrid
Arts & Culture
With over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world after the British Royal Collection.
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Muzej Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del PradoWith over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world after the British Royal Collection.
The Prado Museum is the largest art gallery in the world. In addition to paintings, it also exhibits sculptures, drawings, coins and other works of art.
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Nacionalni muzej Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónThe Prado Museum is the largest art gallery in the world. In addition to paintings, it also exhibits sculptures, drawings, coins and other works of art.
The Reina Sofia houses an internationally recognised collection of contemporary art including Picasso's Guernica.
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Nacionalni muzej Centar za umjetnost Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelThe Reina Sofia houses an internationally recognised collection of contemporary art including Picasso's Guernica.
The Teatro Real, or Royal Theatre, is Madrid's major opera house.
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Teatro Real
s/n Pl. de Isabel IIThe Teatro Real, or Royal Theatre, is Madrid's major opera house.
A good ancient archaeology museum i.e. the first humans, neanderthals etc. Also, many well-made and informative video exhibits.
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Nacionalni arheološki muzej
13 Calle de SerranoA good ancient archaeology museum i.e. the first humans, neanderthals etc. Also, many well-made and informative video exhibits.
Sightseeing
Home to the Oso y Madroño (Bear and Arbutus) bronze; the emblem of Madrid. Also, look out for the zero kilometre plaque from which road distances are measured in Spain.
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Puerta del Sol
Home to the Oso y Madroño (Bear and Arbutus) bronze; the emblem of Madrid. Also, look out for the zero kilometre plaque from which road distances are measured in Spain.
A grand arcaded square built during the Hapsburg period. Popular with locals and tourists alike it is surrounded by restaurants and tapas bars.
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Trg Mayor
Plaza MayorA grand arcaded square built during the Hapsburg period. Popular with locals and tourists alike it is surrounded by restaurants and tapas bars.
The Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium is Real Madrid's home ground.
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Stadion Santiago Bernabéu
1 Av. de Concha EspinaThe Santiago Bernabéu Football Stadium is Real Madrid's home ground.
The Royal Palace was built between 1738 and 1755. Though not the official residence of The King, official banquets, state ceremonies and other important state events do take place here.
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The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénThe Royal Palace was built between 1738 and 1755. Though not the official residence of The King, official banquets, state ceremonies and other important state events do take place here.
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaA great park located in the centre of Madrid.
El Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Spain. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year. Popular with pickpockets so do be careful!
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El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyEl Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Spain. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year. Popular with pickpockets so do be careful!
Madrid Atocha is the largest railway station in Madrid. It hosts commuter trains, intercity and regional trains, and the AVE high-speed trains from Barcelona, Zaragoza, Seville and Valencia.
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Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VMadrid Atocha is the largest railway station in Madrid. It hosts commuter trains, intercity and regional trains, and the AVE high-speed trains from Barcelona, Zaragoza, Seville and Valencia.
Plaza de España is a large square, and popular tourist destination, located in central Madrid, at the western end of the Gran Vía Street. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes.
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Trg Španjolske
Plaza de EspañaPlaza de España is a large square, and popular tourist destination, located in central Madrid, at the western end of the Gran Vía Street. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes.
The lively street is one of the city's most important shopping areas.
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Gran Vía
Calle Gran VíaThe lively street is one of the city's most important shopping areas.