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Day Tour to Toledo, Segovia & Optional Visit to Avila - 3 Cities in 1 Day
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What to do in Madrid
Popular places to visit
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
Puerta del Sol
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
Plaza Mayor
Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
El Retiro Park
Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.
Prado Museum
A world-renowned art museum with some of Europe’s most important masterpieces on display, this is an essential part of any Madrid tourist itinerary.
IFEMA
Few venues for fairs, exhibitions and conferences can compete with IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Madrid’s trade fair venue, for comfort, amenities and its modern style.
Movistar Arena
Catch an event at Movistar Arena during your trip to Madrid. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Areas of Madrid
Madrid Centro
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Gran Via and Puerta del Sol, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Gran Via or Puerta del Sol and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
Salamanca
Contemporary fashion, gourmet cuisine, fine art and upscale residential living await discovery in one of Madrid’s most stylish neighborhoods.
Chueca
This avant-garde part of Madrid is known as the gay quarter because of its numerous LGBT shops and bars, a Gay Pride march and an open-minded populace.
Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Malasaña
Loved by hipsters and students for its coffeehouses and nightlife scene, this creative neighborhood also has excellent art museums, theaters and shopping.
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- Almudena Cathedral
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- Cuartel General del Ejercito del Aire
- El Oso y el Madrono
- Faro de Moncloa
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- Glass Palace
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- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Parish Church of Nuestra Senora de La Paz
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Plaza de Canalejas
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Plaza de Colon
- Plaza de la Paja
- Plaza de la Villa
- Plaza de las Salesas
- Plaza de los Carros Madrid
- Plaza del Angel
- Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
- Puerta del Sol
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- Sabatini Gardens
- San Camilo Hospital Quirón
- San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts
- Segovia Bridge
- Sorolla Museum
- Teatro Coliseum
- Teatro Infanta Isabel
- Teatros del Canal
- Tribunal de Cuentas
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