Landmarks in Madrid

El Parque del Buen Retiro

All Ages / All Types / Cafés / Free

Party Earth Review Stretching from the Atocha area in the center of the city to the affluent Salamanca neighborhood in the northwest, Madrid’s five-hundred-year-old El Parque del Buen Retiro is a lush and bustling urban playground, a veritable feast for the senses that has something to offer everyone. Visitors will find an animated crowd ... more

C/ Alfonso XII, 14
28014 Madrid

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Temple of Debod

Art / Artsy / Casual / Historic

Reviewed by Tansy B.

"My take: Temple of Debod is situated in Parque del Oeste just a few minutes’ walk from Plaza de Espaňa. I enjoy the atmosphere of this side of town, i ..." more

Paseo del Pintor Rosales, 2
28008 Madrid, Spain

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Puerta del Sol

Casual / Famous / Historic / Locals

Reviewed by Emre E.

"Puerta del Sol includes everything that a big city may have. Many different cafes, restaurants for every budget, shopping stores, street performers (s ..." more

Plaza de la Puerta del Sol
28014 Madrid

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Plaza de la Paja

All Ages / All Types / Cafés / Free

Party Earth Review Hidden away in a maze of cobblestone streets in what was the original center of Madrid is Plaza de la Paja, which, centuries ago, was one of the city’s most important cultural and commercial meeting points. This charming square, nestled between the medieval walls of the Bishop’s Chapel and the estate of an aristocratic ... more

Plaza de la Paja
28005 Madrid

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Plaza Mayor

Art / Bars / Dinner / Famous / Locals

Reviewed by charisse h.

"Good to meet for free tours- I suggest doing one it is a great way to see the city and learn about the culture. The walking tours are free but usuall ..." more

Plaza Mayor, 2
28012 Madrid

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A European capital city bustling with excitement day and night, Madrid has plenty of landmarks to entertain tourists and casual visitors looking for a variety of activities. Parks, plazas, museums and palaces offer plenty to see and do any day of the week.

El Parque del Buen Retiro is a bustling urban playground with plenty of activities to entertain a variety of interests. Quaint walkways, a Japanese garden, and the Crystal Palace offer a relaxing environment for strolling, chatting, and sunbathing, while the central lake is home to street musicians, vendors, and terrace cafés.

For a quieter excursion hidden among a maze of cobblestone streets, the Plaza de la Paja is the historical center of Madrid and cultural meeting point of centuries ago. Chic bars and cafés are nestled at the base of the walls of the medieval Bishop’s Castle, perfect for sipping cocktails in the sun. In the evenings, a trendy young crowd gathers at the bars and lounges for pre-clubbing drinks.

Those looking for some historical landmarks to visit should check out the Neo-Gothic Almudena Cathedral, Madrid’s largest church, or the Palacio Real, Spain’s Royal Palace and the second largest palace in the world.

From quaint cobblestone walkways to bustling plazas, trendy shopping districts to historical architecture, there is no shortage of unique sights and landmarks to visit in Madrid.