Madrid
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What to see in Madrid in 7 days. Itinerary to visit Madrid in a week
If you are lucky enough to have a full week in Madrid, here we are going to propose a tour with which you will not miss anything. A week is enough to get to know Madrid almost in depth, at least the essential places in this city. If you have fewer days, we recommend that you visit our one-day and three -day itineraries in which you can enjoy the most important things in Madrid if your time is limited. Of course, this is the itinerary that we would do but you are free to include everything you like or to…
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Visit the Castle of the Mendoza and Manzanares el Real
If there is a town linked to a building and a river, this is without a doubt Manzanares el Real, a perfect weekend getaway, ideal to enjoy a town of great beauty in Madrid on the shore of the Santillana Reservoir and at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, famous for its impressive castle, Los Mendoza, one of the best preserved in Spain. Manzanares el Real as a town is well worth a visit, since there are a large number of places to visit, as well as a wide gastronomic offer in places, where you can enjoy the best…
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The National Archaeological Museum, a journey through history
Very close to the Plaza de Colón and sharing a building with the National Library we find the National Archaeological Museum, an impressive museum that dates back to 1867. It has recently been reopened after a few years closed for improvement works, and it houses a large archaeological, numismatic and ethnographic collection from the collections that different Spanish monarchs had formed. This museum takes a tour of different periods of the history and culture of Spain and here we are going to tell you what to see in it and other practical information. Visit the National Archaeological Museum After the…
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What to see in the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid and its famous fountain
Plaza de Cibeles is probably the best known square in Madrid and a main point in any visit to the city. It is located in the heart of Madrid at the confluence of Paseo del Prado, Calle de Alcalá and Paseo de Recoletos and there we can find one of the 7 most beautiful fountains in Madrid. In addition to its monuments, it is also known for the place where Real Madrid fans celebrate their triumphs, as well as the Spanish soccer team. The Four Corners of Plaza de Cibeles The Cibeles Square is dominated by the Cibeles Fountain. But…
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The Monastery of El Escorial. The final resting place of the Kings
Just over 50 km north of Madrid we find one of the most important royal complexes in the world. It is the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a huge enclosure in which we can find: a royal palace, a basilica, a library, a monastery and perhaps the best known of the place, a pantheon, where a large part of the Spanish kings. Its architectural richness, its size and its history unofficially made the Monastery of El Escorial the eighth wonder of the world. What to see in the Monastery of El Escorial The Palace of Felipe II A…
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The best plans in Madrid to do as a couple
Madrid is a city that offers you infinite plans seven days a week whether you are traveling alone, as a couple or as a family. The offer is unlimited and you will always find something to do. Here we are going to tell you about the plans to do as a couple in Madrid that we consider to be the most interesting, although as we have said, you have numerous options. If you are going to visit Madrid we recommend eBooking to reserve your accommodation. What to do in Madrid as a couple Enjoy an Arab bath In Madrid there…
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Original plans to do in Madrid… on a second visit
There is so much to see in Madrid that you will most likely need more than one visit to get to know everything that this beautiful city has to offer. If you have already visited Madrid and you know its most important places and that appear in all the guides, you will most likely be interested in this list. In any other city, these places that we are going to show you would be essential, but in a city like Madrid, if you only have a few days, you should leave them for another occasion. Here is the list of…
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Go shopping in Madrid – The best shopping areas
In addition to its museums and monuments, Madrid is famous for its shops, shopping centers and markets where you can find everything, for all economies and anywhere. Shopping in Madrid is another important activity to do in the city. Here we are going to talk about the main purchases that can be made in Madrid, the best areas to do it and some practical tips for tourism on the rise, shopping tourism, an activity that can be carried out 365 days a year. What to buy in Madrid In Madrid we can find many shops and shopping centers to go…
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What to see at the Madrid Zoo
It is one of the favorite places of leisure in Madrid for children and a typical destination for school excursions. The Madrid Zoo can be found inside the Casa de Campo next to the Amusement Park. Before the inauguration of the Madrid Zoo in 1972, a zoological park had already existed in Madrid since 1770, although it was located in the Parque del Retiro. We tell you what to see in the Madrid Zoo and the most important areas that we can find in it. What to see at the Madrid Zoo Up to 6,000 different animals belonging to more…
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