The Marvels of Madrid: Exploring Spain’s Capital City
If you are a music aficionado or a lover of arts, football, food, and sunshine – Madrid welcomes you with open arms! This fantastic city is famous for arts, culture, and harmonious coexistence of history and the cuisine. For this post, we will discuss some of the special sites and points of Interest that one should not miss when they are in Madrid.
1. The Prado Museum
For art lover, it is recommended to visit the Prado Museum. This is an elite museum has a numerous collection of the masterpieces of the greatest artists like Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. Visit the galleries and witness refinements that make up masterpieces of the past as well as the present civilization.
2. The Royal Palace
Royal Palace of Madrid is the name of the place that you have to visit and get the feeling of royalty while being in Madrid. This beautiful one is a palace in Spain that holds the chamber of the Spanish kings and queens, which definitely displays the grandeur in both its structure and design. Go for a historical tour and experience the grandeur of this building.
3. Retiro Park
Leaving behind the noise of cars and people’s buzz, one can enjoy the serenity of Madrid in Retiro Park. This area is characterized by vast green area with productions of gardens, a lake and famous facilities like the Crystal Palace. Take a leisurely stroll, rent a rowboat, or sit back, have a hamper and feast while admiring the scenic beauty.
4. Plaza Mayor
Check out the Plaza Mayor, today’s popular square that has been the core of Madrid for many years. Being indoors it is a little more sheltered than the city square; however this open square is the best place to stroll around, have a cup of coffee watching the people, especially Spanish, who will pass here, and to taste the typical Spanish dishes in the cafes and restaurants that are located around the square.
5. Puerta del Sol
Visit one of the most famous and most crowded playgrounds in Madrid – Puerta del Sol. Overlook the Tío Pepe sign representing Madrid’s special drink- Sherry wine and see the marked point- the beginning of Spanish radial roads-KM 0. It will be useful to take a photo standing besides the statue of El Oso y el Madroño.
6. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Calling all football fans! About the stadium, the fans can be proud to tour the stadium of Real Madrid CF, Santiago Bernabeu. Visit this mythical stadium and learn more about the past of this club, visits the cups, and pass through the tunnePlayers’.
7. Mercado de San Miguel
Enjoy the gourmet food at the most popular market of Madrid called Mercado de San Miguel. This famous food market is indeed a treasure trove of Spanish cuisine and it has a variety of tapas, seafood and pastries. It makes perfect sense to join the Locals and enjoy the best foods available while experiencing a taste of the beautiful rich culture that the city has to offer.
8. Gran Via
Walk around Gran Via, Madrid’s most crowded street and feel the dynamic energy visiting so many colourfull shops and markets. It is characterize by commercial business selling goods, many theaters and beautiful architectures. Thus we stroll along this glamorous place to shop, to watch a spectacle, or just to shop the famous fashion boutiques.
9. Temple of Debod
While walking around Madrid, the guest may come across the Temple of Debod, a magnificent piece of Egyptian architecture. This attraction was provided to Spain and rebuilt at Parque del Oeste. Admire the great temperate designed in the temple premises and watch the sunset while viewing the surrounding skyline.
10. Toledo
In this regard, even though it is not in Madrid, it is advisable to visit the nearby city of Toledo. Toledo is just a half an hour auto drive distant and this city is famous for its beautiful architecture, historical monuments and it has quite a rich prehistoric past. Visit gothic cathedral, stroll down the picturesque alleys with narrow streets, and taste famous marzipan.
Spain is a country that has numerous attractions for anyone who will visit the country and going to Madrid will not be an exception as it has numerous attractions. A city that boast of global famous museums, beautiful and attractive squares and parks to name but a few. Discover the monumental history of Madrid and explore the gastronomy mean while enjoy every attractiveness and traditions.
Come to Madrid on your travels today and experience the magic within Spain for yourself. ¡Viva Madrid!
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