Madrid
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What to see in the Calle and Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid
Calle de Alcalá is one of the main streets in Madrid and the longest in the city with more than 10 km in length. But the main section that should be visited is the one that is closest to Puerta del Sol or Plaza de Cibeles. In it is also the Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the gates of Madrid. Walking down this street is quite an experience, both during the day to admire its stately buildings and at night to see its lighting. Look at the Puerta de Alcalá In the Plaza de la Independencia and in…
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What to see in Madrid in 3 days – City Itinerary
Although there is much to see in Madrid, with 3 days you will be able to visit the most important parts of the city and get an idea of what awaits you if you decide to return to complete the visit. That is why we are going to show you here a tour with the most interesting things to visit in Madrid in 3 days. With the route that we are going to propose, you will get an idea of what this fantastic city is like, but there will still be many more things to discover and you will surely…
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How to enjoy the Madrid Amusement Park
It is the oldest amusement park in the city and since 1969, the Madrid Amusement Park has been the favorite place of entertainment for both children and adults and the reference in Madrid until the Warner Park was inaugurated. It is in a privileged area, very close to the center of Madrid, in the heart of Casa de Campo and next to another of the city’s important parks, the Madrid Zoo. Thanks to this location, it has very easy access so you have no excuse not to come and enjoy this place. Knowing the Madrid Amusement Park Unlike, for example,…
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The 10 tallest skyscrapers in Madrid
Today we are going to talk about the 10 tallest buildings that we can find in Madrid, ordered from highest to lowest. In Madrid there are 14 buildings that exceed 100 meters in Madrid, a figure only surpassed by Benidorm, and among them 4 that exceed 200 and which represents the highest in Spain. How many of them would you like to go up and see Madrid from above? List of the 10 tallest buildings in Madrid Bankia Tower. Previously called Torre Repsol and Torre Caja Madrid, it is 250 meters high and was inaugurated in 2009 on the land…
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The best things to do in Madrid for free
If you are going to spend a few days in Madrid you have to pay a visit to these places in particular, since they are free and you will not have to pay a single euro to enjoy them. In this city the options are endless, there is a lot to see in Madrid both paid and free and even some of the places that you can visit by paying a ticket have some times a week in which you can enter for free. Here is a list of places you can visit for free in Madrid and enjoy one…
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El Bosque Encantado – An artistic park near Madrid
In Madrid there are very unknown places but they are well worth a visit and when you see them they surprise you. One of those places is the Parque del Capricho, a park that is gradually becoming better known. But today we want to talk to you about one of those places that will surprise you and that is really unknown to the usual tourist: the Enchanted Forest. It is not located in the capital of Madrid, but in the town of San Martín de Valdeiglesias in an enviable setting and is one of the best things to do in…
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Visit the Plaza de Colón in Madrid. Church of Santa Barbara
One of the most important squares in Madrid and which serves as a separation between Paseo de Recoletos and Paseo de la Castellana is Plaza de Colón. Nearby are also the most exclusive shopping streets in Madrid such as Serrano, Goya or Velázquez, where you can find the most expensive shops in the city. Undoubtedly a great place to walk and enjoy Madrid. And a few steps away you have the Church of Santa Bárbara, which for many is the most beautiful church in Madrid. What to see in the Plaza de Colón The Plaza de Colón is an open…
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What to see in Madrid in one day. A quick visit to Madrid
If your time in the capital of Spain is limited and you only have one day to see Madrid, here we are going to tell you how to see the most important things, although in such a short time you will be missing the most important things. This walk with the best things to see in Madrid in one day will take you through the main places of interest in Madrid, you won’t be able to spend too much time in almost any of them, nor will you visit museums and monuments, but you will get an idea of the…
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Royal Monasteries of Madrid: The Descalzas and the Incarnation
In Madrid, very close to each other, we have two Royal Monasteries whose visit is almost mandatory if you go to Madrid. These are the Descalzas Reales Monastery, built in the 16th century and inhabited by Franciscan nuns, and the Encarnación Monastery, built in the 17th century and inhabited by Augustinian nuns. You can combine both visits with other places to visit in the area and also benefit from the joint ticket to see both monasteries. Visit the Monastery of the Descalzas Reales In the place where we find this monastery was the palace where the first Courts of Madrid…
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