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Basílica de San Francisco el Grande
In 1760 Carlos III built this impressive basilica on the site... Be the first to write a review |
Religious Sites |
Old Madrid
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CaixaForum
An early 20th-century power station turned into an arts complex... Be the first to write a review |
Museums / Galleries | Barrio de las Letras |
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Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Madrid's museum of modern art is in a converted hospital, the... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.1/5 |
Museums / Galleries |
Rastro and Lavapiés
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Centro de Conde Duque
Built by Pedro de Ribera in 1717-30 to accommodate the Regiment... Be the first to write a review |
Architectural Sites |
Chueca and Malasaña
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Chocolatería Valor
Despite what ads say, Madrid is not always sunny. If you hit... Be the first to write a review |
Stores / Malls | Old Madrid |
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El Rastro
Named for the arrastre (dragging) of animals in and out of the... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5 |
Markets / Bazaars |
Rastro and Lavapiés
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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
This 16th-century building was restricted for 200 years to women... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 1.4/5 |
Religious Sites |
Old Madrid
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Museo Arqueológico
The biggest attraction here is a replica of the early cave paintings... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 1.8/5 |
Museums / Galleries |
Salamanca and Retiro
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Museo del Prado 
When the Prado was commissioned by King-Mayor Carlos III, in... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.9/5 |
Museums / Galleries |
Salamanca and Retiro
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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
The newest—it first opened in 1992; the second part of... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5 |
Museums / Galleries |
Barrio de las Letras
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Palacio Real
The Royal Palace was commissioned in the early 18th century by... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5 |
Castles / Palaces | Old Madrid |
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Parque del Buen Retiro
Once the private playground of royalty, Madrid's crowning park... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 5.0/5 |
Parks |
Salamanca and Retiro
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Plaza de la Paja
At the top of the hill, on Costanilla San Andrés, the... Be the first to write a review |
Squares |
Old Madrid
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Plaza de Oriente
The stately plaza in front of the Royal Palace is surrounded... Be the first to write a review |
Squares |
Old Madrid
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Plaza Mayor
Austere, grand, and often surprisingly quiet compared with the... Be the first to write a review |
Squares |
Old Madrid
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Plaza Santa Ana
This plaza was the heart of the theater district in the 17th... Be the first to write a review |
Squares |
Barrio de las Letras
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Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Designed by Churriguera in the waning baroque years of the early... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.6/5 |
Museums / Galleries |
Old Madrid
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