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Ranked #1 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 2,072 reviews
Owner description: The Prado has one of the largest art collections in the world, and is best known for its diverse assortment of works by... more » Owner description: The Prado has one of the largest art collections in the world, and is best known for its diverse assortment of works by Velasquez, Goya and El Greco. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #2 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 209 reviews
A small, lesser-known museum with an excellent collection of Spanish post-impressionist and early 20th-century art.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #3 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 1,417 reviews
Peaceful urban park centered around a beautiful lake.
Attraction type  Parks; Architectural Buildings; Bodies of Water; Gardens
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 600 reviews

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza http://www.museot...   Paseo del Prado, 8 Tel: (+34) 914-203-944 Metro: Banco de España Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Closed Mondays... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites
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Ranked #6 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens; Castles
Distance  26.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #7 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Metro : El Capricho (L5) Bus: 101, 105, 151
Distance  6.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #8 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 1,000 reviews
Luxurious, over-the-top rococo palace with over 2,000 opulently gilded rooms.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Art Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 716 reviews

Here are three websites that give information about the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium: http://www.stadiu... http://www.realma... http://www.madrid...  The last website also offers a... more »

Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 185 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #11 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 115 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #12 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #13 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #14 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 185 reviews
A postmodern art gallery, it also exhibits retrospectives of artists from earlier time periods.
Attraction type  Museums; Art Galleries
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #15 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews

The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande Near the Royal Palace, there is the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, which is dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels. The exterior of the... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #16 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 806 reviews

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (MNCARS)   http://museoreina... http://www.museor... Santa Isabel, 52 Plaza del Emperador Carlos V Tel: (+34) 917-741-000 Metro: Atocha... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #17 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 241 reviews

One of the most important fountains in Madrid - the Fountain of Cibeles - is found in the Plaza de Cibeles where the Paseo de Recoletos meets the Paseo del Prado and the Calle de... more »

Attraction type  Fountains
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #18 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 181 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #19 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #20 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews

Hours: Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 2 pm. Visits are guided. The Real Fabrica de Tapices (Royal Factory of Tapestries) was founded by Philip V in 1721. At that time Spain had... more »

Attraction type  Factory Tours
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #21 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4 of 5 stars 1,137 reviews
Huge plaza packed with cafes, bars and tourists.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #22 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #23 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #24 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #25 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #26 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks; Symphonies
Distance  2.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #27 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: Audioguided Sherry Taste at Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid! Get to know the exciting world of SHERRY wines with our original... more » Owner description: Audioguided Sherry Taste at Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid! Get to know the exciting world of SHERRY wines with our original TASTING AUDIO-GUIDE accompanied by our best gastronomic suggestions.Experienced oenologists will explain the history, elaboration methods and wine tasting notes for each of the wines, while inviting you to pair them with an exquisite tapa.Available in 8 languages! English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portugese, Russian and Japanese « less
Attraction type  Wineries; Walking tours
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #28 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews

Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando This is another little known museum in downtown Madrid that receives few tourists. This art school was founded in 1752 by King... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #29 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 60 reviews

Puerta de Alcala The Puerta de Alcala is a huge gate that is a monument in the Plaza de la Independencia, close to the El Retiro Park. It was built by Carlos III in 1778 and is... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #30 of 249 Attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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