Madrid Spain

Madrid
Capital of Spain

Madrid is the capital of Spain. Madrid City is the city in Community of Madrid (one of 17 autonomous communities, also act as a single province divided into 179 municipalities). Madrid City is divided into 21 districts. Districts are subdivided into 131 neighborhoods.

How to Reach Madrid

Madrid–Barajas Airport (IATA code-MAD) is the main international airport in Madrid.
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Hotels in Madrid

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Transportation in Madrid

Tourist Ticket also known as the Tourist Travel Pass will save your transport cost to visit in Madrid. It covers Metro, All blue EMT city buses, Renfe Cercanías commuter trains covering zones 0 and A, Metro Ligero light rail train ML1.

There are different types for Passes, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days and for two zones (A and T).

Zone A: Covers the area within the municipal boundaries in Madrid City including the 3€ airport supplement.
Zone T: It covers the Commounity of Madrid. You also can travel to Toledo, Segovia, Ávila, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Chinchón, Aranjuez and Alcalá de Henares.

Prices Zone A:
1 day - 8.40 euros ($10.06).
2 days - 14.20 euros ($17.01).
3 days - 18.40 euros ($22.05).
4 days - 22.60 euros ($27.08).
5 days - 26.80 euros ($32.11).
7 days - 35.40 euros ($42.41).

Prices Zone T:
1 day - 17 euros ($20.37).
2 days - 28.40 euros ($34.03).
3 days - 35.40 euros ($42.41).
4 days - 43 euros ($51.52).
5 days - 50.80 euros ($63.26).
7 days - 70.80 euros ($84.83).

* 50% discount for child age below 12. Free for child age below 4.

Single journey Metro tickets:
Single Metro Ticket prices depends on number of station.
Up to 5 stations - 1.50 euros ($1.8).
6 stations - 1,60 euros ($1.92).
7 stations - 1.70 euros ($2.04).
8 stations - 1.80 euros ($2.16).
9 stations - 1.90 euros ($2.28).
10 stations or more - 2 euros ($2.4).

* You may also like Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour.

Tourist Places in Madrid

I have described 116 Best Places to Visit in Madrid. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Madrid. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Madrid. Also described The Best Things to Do in Madrid and Fun Things to Do in Madrid.
So that you can able to know the Famous Madrid Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Madrid Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately USD 410 to visit all the places listed below + Food cost + Transport cost + Accommodation cost.

Day-1:

Museo del Ferrocarril

Railway Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 3 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Monday to Friday - 6 Euros ($7.08), Saturday and Sunday - 3 Euros ($3.54). 4 Euros ($4.72) for senior, child age 4-12. 1 Euro ($1.18) for disablity.
How to go: It is located 1.2 km from Matadero Madrid towards north through Paseo de las Delicias street at Paseo de las Delicias, 61 in Arganzuela district.

Strawberry Train

Train

El Tren de la Fresa runs from Madrid and Aranjuez on the second railway line in Spain, built in 1851 to connect Madrid to Aranjuez, a town that was a spring and autumn retreat for the royal family. It named Strawberry Train because of the strawberry fields it passed en route.
Visiting Time: Late April or early May to late June or early July. Mid-September to mid-October.
Departure: 9.50 AM from Madrid Railway Museum and 5.57 PM from Aranjuez. It takes about 55 minutes to reach.
Fare: Return ticket - 30 euros ($35.38) for adult and 15 euros ($17.69) for child age above 4. The price also include a guided tour of the royal palace at Aranjuez + Falúas Reales (Royal Barges) Museum + half-price admission to the bullfighting museum.

Matadero Madrid

Art Center

Matadero Madrid is a former slaughterhouse constructed on 21 June 1911. Now it is a cultural space.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 1.8 km from north end of rail station towards south through Paseo de las Delicias street at Plaza de Legazpi, 8 in Arganzuela district.

Puente de Toledo

Bridge

It was built in 1732.
How to go: About 1.6 km from Matadero Madrid towards northwest.


Day-2:

Lavapies

Neighborhood

How to go: Northwest side of rail station.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday, Wednesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 9 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 2.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 euros ($5.9). Free for child age below 18, senior, student age below 26.
How to go: It is located south end of Railway Station at Calle de Santa Isabel, 52.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Madrid Reina Sofía Museum Entrance Ticket.

La Casa Encendida

Cultural Center

Construction started on 1 May 1911.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: Free. 3 euros ($3.54) for Screenings and family sessions. 5 euros ($5.9) for concerts and performances.
Guided tour: Saturday and Sunday - Free.
How to go: About 500 meters from Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía towards west through Ronda de Atocha street at Ronda de Valencia, 2.

Calle de la Cava Baja

Street

How to go: The street from Plaza de Puerta Cerrada (north end) to Plaza del Humilladero (southwest end).

Puerta de Toledo

Gate

It was built in 1827.
How to go: About 550 meters from southwest end of Calle de la Cava Baja street towards south.

Basilica of San Francisco el Grande

Church

It is the part of a convent which was founded in the 13th century.
How to go: It is located about 130 meters from southwest end of Calle de la Cava Baja street towards west and 450 meters from Puerta de Toledo towards north at Calle San Buenaventura, 1.

Jardín de las Vistillas

Garden

Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 200 meters from Basilica of San Francisco el Grande towards north.

Segovia Bridge

Bridge

It was built in 1584.
How to go: About 500 meters from Vistillas Garden towards west.


Day-3:

Catedral de la Almudena

Cathedral

Almudena Cathedral was built in 1993.
How to go: It is located southeast corner of the park at 10, Bailén Street.

Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 2.30 PM. Sunday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 6 Euros ($7.08). 4 Euros ($4.72) for child age 10-16, student age below 25. 2.50 euros ($2.95) for school student.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Palace

The palace was built by Muhammad I, Umayyad Emir in 860-880 AD. Henry III of Castile (1379-1406) added several towers. His son John II (1405-1454) used it as a royal residence.
Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) extended and renovated the castle in 1537. Philip III (1578-1621) added a long southern facade between 1610 and 1636.
Inside the Premises:
Plaza de la Armería: Square was built in 1892 is located south side of the palace between palace and Almudena Cathedral.
Plaza de Oriente: Park was built in 1808 is located northeast side of the palace.
Campo del Moro: Park built by King Philip IV (1605-1665), who built fountains and planted various types of vegetation. The park is located west side of the palace.
Sabatini Gardens: Garden built in 1933 is located at the north side of palace.

Inside the Palace:
Ground Floor: Grand Staircase - Built in 1789, Royal Library, Royal Pharmacy, Royal Armory.
1st Floor: King Charles III's Apartments, The Queen's apartments and banqueting hall, Apartments of Infante Luis, Royal Chapel, The Crown Room.

Visiting Time October to March: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Visiting Time April to September: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 13 euros ($15.33) (exhibition included) and 12 euros ($14.15) (without exhibition) for adult. 7 euros ($8.26) (exhibition included) and 6 euros ($7.08) (without exhibition) for citizen age 5-16, passport holder age 14-16, senior, student age maximum 25. 6 euros ($7.08) only for exhibition.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from west end of rail station. North side of Almudena Cathedral.

Real Monasterio de la Encarnación

Monastery

The monastery was built on 2 July 1616.
How to go: It is located east side of Sabatini Gardens of Royal Palace of Madrid.

Teatro Real

Opera House

It was built in 1818 and inaugurated on 19 November 1850.
Visiting Time: 10.30 AM to 4.30 PM every day.
Guided Tour Cost: 7 Euros ($8.26) for adult. 6 Euros ($7.08) for senior and age below 26. Free for child age below 5.
How to go: It is located east side of Royal Palace of Madrid.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Teatro Real: Ticket and 1-Hour Audio Tour.


Day-4: Moncloa-Aravaca

Moncloa-Aravaca is one of the 21 districts in Madrid city.

Parque de Atracciones de Madrid

Amusement Park

Visiting Time: 12 PM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 19.90 euros ($23.65). Free for height below 100 cm and senior.
How to go: The park is about 2.87 km from Segovia Bridge towards west at Casa de Campo, s/n. By bus you can go there by Line 33: Príncipe Pío – Casa de Campo, by line 65: Plaza Jacinto Benavente – Colonia Gran Capitán


Day-5: Moncloa-Aravaca

The Madrid Zoo Aquarium

Aquarium

Visiting Time: 11 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 24 euros ($28.52) for adult. 19.50 euros ($23.17) for child age 3-7, senior.
How to go: The park is about 2.87 km from Segovia Bridge towards west at Casa de Campo, s/n. EMT bus line 33 or Metro line 5 or line 10 to Casa de Campo Station.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Madrid Zoo Aquarium Ticket.


Day-6:

Calle de las Huertas

Street

How to go: It is located at Huertas neighbourhood. The street from Plaza Platería de Martínez to Plaza del Ángel.

Plaza de Santa Ana

Square

How to go: North side from the west end of Calle de las Huertas street.

Museum of Illusions Madrid

Museum

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Friday - 12 PM to 10 PM. Saturday and Sudnay - 11 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 euros ($14.3) for adult. 9 euros ($10.72) for child age 5-12, student, senior. 36 euros ($42.9) for family (2 adults and 2 child age 5–12).
How to go: About 330 meters from Plaza de Santa Ana towards east at Calle del Dr Cortezo, 8.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Madrid Museum of Illusions Ticket.

Plaza Mayor

Square

How to go: About 550 meters from Plaza de Santa Ana towards west.

Statue Philip III

Sculpture

The statue was built in 1616 first at Casa de Campo. Queen Isabel II ordered to move it to the present place in 1848.
How to go: It is located center of the Plaza Mayor.

Casa de la Panadería

Municipal

The building was built in 1619. It is a municipal and cultural building.
How to go: It is located at the north side of Plaza Mayor.

Market of San Miguel

Market

The market was built in 1916.
How to go: It is located behind the west side building of Plaza Mayor.

Plaza de la Villa

Square

How to go: About 200 meters from Market of San Miguel towards west.

Calle Mayor

Street

How to go: The east-west street starts from cuesta de la Vega (west end of street) to Puerta del Sol (east end of street).

Puerta del Sol

Square

Most popular square in Madrid.
How to go: About 550 meters from Plaza de la Villa square towards east through Calle Mayor street.

Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree

Statue

How to go: It is located at the square Puerta del Sol.

Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

Monastery

Convent of Las Descalzas Reales was the former palace of Emperor Charles V (1500-1558) and Empress Isabel of Portugal (1503-1539). Their daughter Joanna of Austria (1535-1573) founded the convent in 1559 for the nuns and poor woman. Now it is serving as a museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 6.30 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 6 euros ($7.13). Free for child age below 5.
Free Entry: 18th May and 12th October. Wednesday and Thursday from 4 PM to 6:30 PM for EU citizen.
How to go: It is about 250 meters from Puerta del Sol towards east at Plaza de las Descalzas, s/n.

Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San

Art Gallery

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Saturday to Monday - 9 AM to 2.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 2.40 euros ($2.85) for adult. 1.20 euro ($1.43) for student. Free every Wednesday for retired people, senior, child age below 18 and school children.
How to go: About 150 meters from Puerta del Sol square towards east through Calle de Alcalá street at Calle de Alcalá, 13.

Metropolis Building

Landmark

Office building construction started on 4 June 1907 and completed on 21 January 1911.
How to go: About 300 meters from Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San towards east at the corner of Calle de Alcalá street and Gran Vía street at Calle de Alcalá, 42.

Gran Vía

Street

How to go: The road starts from the Calle de Alcalá street near Metropolis Building (east end of the road) to Plaza de España (northwest end of the road).

Callao Square

Square

How to go: About 750 meters from Metropolis Building towards northwest through Gran Vía street.


Day-7:

Plaza de España

Square

How to go: It is located west end of Gran Vía street.

Monumento Cervantes

Monument

34 meters height monument was built in 1929.
How to go: It is located at Plaza de España.

Torre de Madrid

Tower

142 metres in height tower built in 1957. It consists of 36 floors.
How to go: It is lcoated at Plaza de España.

Palacio de Liria

Palace

The palace was built in 1770.
Visiting Time: 9.45 AM to 2 PM every day.
Guided Tour Cost: 12 euros ($14.26).
Free Entry: Monday 9.45 AM and 10.15 AM.
How to go: It is located about 320 meters from Torre de Madrid towards north.

Conde Duque Cultural Center

Cultural Center

How to go: It is located east side of Palacio de Liria at  Calle del Conde Duque, 11.

Cerralbo Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 9.30 AM to 8 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 9 November, 24, 25 and 31 December remains closed.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.56) for adult. 1.50 euros ($1.78) for reduced. 16 euros ($19.01) for 8 Madrid Museums Pass (National Archaeological Museum + Cerralbo Museum + Museum of the Americas + Museo del Traje + National Museum of Anthropology + National Museum of Decorative Arts + National Museum of Romanticism + Sorolla Museum (valid for 15 days). 8 euros ($9.51) for 4 Madrid Museums Pass (any 4) (valid for 10 days). 12 euro ($14.50) 5-museum pass – Decorative Arts + Cerralbo + Romanticism + Sorolla + Lázaro Galdiano (Valid for 10 days).
How to go: About 350 meters from Palacio de Liria towards southwest through Calle de Ventura Rodríguez street at Calle de Ventura Rodríguez, 17

Temple of Debod

Temple

An ancient Egyptian temple was built in 200 BC.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 350 meters from Palacio de Liria towards east through Calle de Luisa Fernanda street at Calle de Ferraz, 1.

Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida

Chapel

Royal Chapel of St. Anthony of La Florida was built in 1970s. Present structure was built in 1798 by King Carlos IV.
How to go: About 670 meters from Temple of Debod towards northwest.

Teleférico en Rosales

Cable Car Station

Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday - 12 PM to 7.30 PM. Friday to Sunday - 12 PM to 8.30 PM.
Cost: Adults: 6 euro ($7.13) for round trip and 4.50 euro ($5.35) for one way. Child age 4-12, senior - 5 euro ($5.94) for round trip and 4 euro ($4.75) for one way. Free for child age below 4.
How to go: About 350 meters from Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida towards northwest.

Parque del Oeste

Park

Visiting Time: November to February - 10 AM to 6 PM. March to 15 April - 10 AM to 7 PM. 16 April to 15 September - 10 AM to 9 PM. 16 September to October - 10 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located north side of cable car station - Teleférico en Rosales.

Faro de Moncloa

Tower

302 feet height transmission tower with an observation deck was built in 1992.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9:30 AM to 8 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.56) for adult. 1.5 euros ($1.78) for child age 7-14, unemployed, senior. Free for child age below 6.
How to go: East side of the Parque del Oeste near Arco de la Victoria at Avenida de la Memoria, 2.

Museum of the Americas

Museum

National museum of Spain that consists of artistic, archaeological and ethnographic collections was built in April 1941.
Visiting Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Thursday - 9:30 AM to 7 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 3 PM.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.56) for adult. 1.50 euros ($1.78) for reduced. 16 euros ($19.01) for 8 Madrid Museums Pass (National Archaeological Museum + Cerralbo Museum + Museum of the Americas + Museo del Traje + National Museum of Anthropology + National Museum of Decorative Arts + National Museum of Romanticism + Sorolla Museum (valid for 15 days). 8 euros ($9.51) for 4 Madrid Museums Pass (any 4) (valid for 10 days).
Free Entry: Sundays, 18 April, 18 May, 12 October and 6 December.
How to go: East side of the Parque del Oeste near Faro de Moncloa tower at Avenida de los Reyes Católicos, 6.

Arco de la Victoria

Arch

49 meters high arch was constructed in the 1936 to commemorate the victory of Francoist troops.
How to go: East side of the Parque del Oeste near Faro de Moncloa tower.

Museo del Traje

Costume Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Thursday - 9:30 AM to 7 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 3 PM.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.56) for adult. 1.50 euros ($1.78) for reduced. 16 euros ($19.01) for 8 Madrid Museums Pass (National Archaeological Museum + Cerralbo Museum + Museum of the Americas + Museo del Traje + National Museum of Anthropology + National Museum of Decorative Arts + National Museum of Romanticism + Sorolla Museum (valid for 15 days). 8 euros ($9.51) for 4 Madrid Museums Pass (any 4) (valid for 10 days).
How to go: About 600 meters from Museum of the Americas towards north at Avenida de Juan de Herrera, 2.


Day-8: San Lorenzo de El Escorial

San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a town and municipality in Community of Madrid. About 47 km from Madrid is a World Heritage Site.

Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Monastery

The construction of the building started on 23 April 1563 and completed in 1584 by king by King Philip II. El Escorial is the burial site for most of the Spanish kings. It is UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visiting Time: October to March - Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. April to September - Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM and Saturday to Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 12 euros ($14.26) for adult. 6 euros ($7.13) for child age 5-16, senior, student age below 26. Free for child age 5 or below.
How to go: About 45 km northwest from Madrid in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. By bus line 664 and 661 from the Moncloa interchange. By train - Madrid-El Escorial. Commuter Line C-8 (Atocha Station)
Inside the Premises: Courtyard of the Kings, Basilica, Palace of Philip II, Hall of Battles, Royal burial vaults, Art gallery, Architectural museum, Gardens of the Friars, Library.

* Half-Day El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid with transport.


Day-9: Fuencarral-El Pardo

Fuencarral-El Pardo is one of the 21 districts in Madrid city.

El Pardo

Royal Palace

It was a hunting lodge of royal family. King Enrique III of Castile (4 October 1379 – 25 December 1406) ordered the building of the pavilion in 1406. Emperor Charles V (24 February 1500 – 21 September 1558) transformed into a palace in 1547. King Carlos III (20 January 1716 – 14 December 1788) renovated the building in the 18th century due to massive fire damage. It became the another residence of king Alfonso XII from 1874. He died in the palace in 1885.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to friday - 10 AM to 4 PM. Saturday to Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 9 Euros ($10.69) for adult. 4 euros ($4.75) for reduced.
Free Entry: October to March - Wednesdays and Thursdays - 3 PM to 6 PM. April to September - Wednesdays and Thursdays - 5 PM to 8 PM. 18th May (International Museum Day), 12 October (National Day of Spain).
How to go: It is located 10.5 km from Arco de la Victoria towards north at Calle de Manuel Alonso, s/n. By bus 601, 602 go to there.


Day-10:

Paseo del Prado

Street

How to go: North-south street starts from Plaza del Emperador Carlos V near north end of railway station (south end of the street) to Plaza de Cibeles (north end of street).

Real Jardín Botánico de

Botanical Garden

Visiting Time: November to February - 10 AM to 6 PM. March and October - 10 AM to 7 PM. April and September - 10 AM to 8 PM. May to August - 10 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: 6 euros ($7.13) for adult. 4 euros ($4.75) for dtudents age 18-25, Large family adults.
How to go: It is located north side of the north end of railway station at Plaza de Murillo, 2.

Museo Nacional Del Prado

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Sundays and holidays - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 7.5 euros ($8.91) for adult. 3.75 euros ($4.46) for reduced. General + "La Guía del Prado" - 16.05 euros ($19.07).
How to go: It is located north end of Real Jardín Botánico de at Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23.

Fountain of Neptune

Fountain

The fountain built in October 1786.
How to go: It is located at Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo. About 200 meters from Museo Nacional Del Prado towards north.

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday - 12 PM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 euros ($14.26) for adult. 9 euros ($10.69) for reduced.
How to go: It is located at northwest side of Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo at Paseo del Prado, 8.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Tickets.

San Jerónimo el Real

Church

The church was built in 1505.
How to go: It is located east site of Museo Nacional Del Prado. About 230 meters from Fountain of Neptune towards east.

El Casón del Buen Retiro

Museum

It is part of the Museo del Prado. It houses the Museum's study centre and library.
Library Visiting Time October to May: Monday and Wednesday - 8.30 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday and Thursday - 8.30 AM to 3 PM. Friday - 9.30 AM to 2 PM.
Library Visiting Time June to September: Monday to Thursday - 9 AM to 2.30 PM. Friday - 9 AM to 2 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 150 meters from San Jerónimo el Real church towards east at Calle de Alfonso XII, 28.

Naval Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM
Visiting Time December: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 8 PM.
Visiting Time August: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 3 PM.
Closed: Monday and holiday, 1 and 6 January, 24, 25, 31 December.
Entry Fee: Donation 3 euro ($3.56).
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from Fountain of Neptune towards north at Calle de Montalbán, 2.

CentroCentro

Cultural Center

Iconic building built in 1904.
Visiting Time Mirador Observation Deck: Tuesday to Sunday - 10.30 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 7.30 PM.
Entry Fee:
Building Entry: Free.
Mirador observation deck: 3 euros ($3.56) for adult. 1.5 euro ($1,78) for child age 7-14, unemployed visitor, senior, disability and one companion. Free for child age below 6
Free Entry: 2nd May, 15th May and 9th November.
How to go: It is located north side of Naval Museum at Plaza Cibeles, 1A.

Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas

Museum

National Museum of Decorative Arts established in 1912.
Visiting Time: Tuesday and Wednesday - 9.30 AM to 3 PM. Thursday to Saturday - 9.30 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 8 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.56) for adult. 1.50 euros ($1.78) for reduced. 16 euros ($19.01) for 8 Madrid Museums Pass (National Archaeological Museum + Cerralbo Museum + Museum of the Americas + Museo del Traje + National Museum of Anthropology + National Museum of Decorative Arts + National Museum of Romanticism + Sorolla Museum (valid for 15 days). 8 euros ($9.51) for 4 Madrid Museums Pass (any 4) (valid for 10 days). 12 euro ($14.50) 5-museum pass – Decorative Arts + Cerralbo + Romanticism + Sorolla + Lázaro Galdiano (Valid for 10 days).
Free Entry: Free entry to temporary exhibitions. Thursday afternoon, Saturday - 2 PM to 3 PM and Sunday. 18 April, 18 May, 12 October and 6 December.
How to go: About 140 meters from CentroCentro towards east at Calle de Montalbán, 12.

Plaza de Cibeles

Square

How to go: It is located about 400 meters from Fountain of Neptune towards north.

Palacio de Cibeles

Iconic Building

Cibeles Palace was opened on 14 March 1919, is now Madrid City Council. Serving as the city hall and public cultural center.
How to go: It is located at Plaza de Cibeles, about 400 meters from Fountain of Neptune towards north.


Day-11:

National Archaeological Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 9.30 AM to 8 PM. Sunday - 9.30 AM to 3 PM. Monday, 1st and 6th January, 1st May, 24th, 25th, 31st December remains closed.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.56).
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Plaza de Cibeles toward north at Calle de Serrano, 13.

National Library of Spain

Library

National Library of Spain founded in 1712 by King Philip V.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 9 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 2 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located at Paseo de Recoletos, 20-22.

Plaza de Colón

Square

How to go: About 600 meters from Plaza de Cibeles square towards northeast.

Museo de Cera

Wax Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 2 PM and 4.30 PM 8 PM. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday - 10 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: 21 euro ($24.95) for adult, 14 euro ($16.64) for senior, child age 4-12.
How to go: It is located in Plaza de Colón at Plaza de Colón, 1.

Chueca

Area

It is known as Madrid's gay neighborhood. Very decorative streets with cafes and boutique shops.
Inside the Premises: San Anton Church, Mercado de San Antón, Plaza de Chueca, Museo del Romanticismo.

Mercado de San Antón

Food Market

How to go: It is located 1.2 km from Plaza de Colón towards southwest and 650 meters from Plaza de Cibeles towards northwest at Calle de Augusto Figueroa, 24, 3rd floor.

Museo del Romanticismo

Museum

Visiting Time: November to April - Tuesday to Saturday - 9.30 AM to 6.30 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 3 PM. May to October - Tuesday to Saturday - 9.30 AM to 8.30 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday, 1 and 6 January, 1 and 15 May, 24, 25 and 31 December reamins closed.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.56) for adult. 1.50 euros ($1.78) for reduced. 16 euros ($19.01) for 8 Madrid Museums Pass (National Archaeological Museum + Cerralbo Museum + Museum of the Americas + Museo del Traje + National Museum of Anthropology + National Museum of Decorative Arts + National Museum of Romanticism + Sorolla Museum (valid for 15 days). 8 euros ($9.51) for 4 Madrid Museums Pass (any 4) (valid for 10 days). 12 euro ($14.50) 5-museum pass – Decorative Arts + Cerralbo + Romanticism + Sorolla + Lázaro Galdiano (Valid for 10 days).
Free Entry: Saturday after 2 PM and Sunday.
How to go: It is located about 550 meters from Mercado de San Antón towards northwest at Calle de San Mateo, 13.

Museo de Historia de Madrid

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday and holidays - 10 AM to 8 PM. Summer - Tuesday to Sunday and Holiday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday, 1, 6 January, 1 May, and 24, 25 and 26 December remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 200 meters from Museo del Romanticismo towards west at Calle de Fuencarral, 78.

Calle Fuencarral

Street

North-south 1.5 km street divided the Chueca and Malasaña neighborhoods is a popular shopping street and 4th most expensive street in Madrid.
How to go: It strarts from Gran Vía street (south end of Calle Fuencarral street) and ends at Glorieta de Quevedo (north end).

Platform 0

Museum

Visiting Time: Thursday - 10 AM to 1 PM. Friday - 11 AM to 7 PM. Saturday and Sundays - 11 AM to 3 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 750 meters from the north end of Calle Fuencarral street towards east at Plaza Chamberí, s/n.

Sorolla Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 9.30 AM to 8 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 9 November, 24, 25 and 31 December remains closed.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.56) for adult. 1.50 euros ($1.78) for reduced. 16 euros ($19.01) for 8 Madrid Museums Pass (National Archaeological Museum + Cerralbo Museum + Museum of the Americas + Museo del Traje + National Museum of Anthropology + National Museum of Decorative Arts + National Museum of Romanticism + Sorolla Museum (valid for 15 days). 8 euros ($9.51) for 4 Madrid Museums Pass (any 4) (valid for 10 days). 12 euro ($14.50) 5-museum pass – Decorative Arts + Cerralbo + Romanticism + Sorolla + Lázaro Galdiano (Valid for 10 days).
How to go: About 650 meters from Platform 0 towards northwest at Paseo del General Martínez Campos, 37.

Lazaro Galdiano

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 4.30 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Mondays, 12 October, 2 and 9 November, 7, 24, 25 and 31 December remains closed.
Entry Fee: 7 euros ($8.32) for adult. 4 euros ($4.75) for reduced. Free for child age below 12. 12 euro ($14.50) 5-museum pass – Decorative Arts + Cerralbo + Romanticism + Sorolla + Lázaro Galdiano (Valid for 10 days).
Free Entry: All visitors Monday to Saturday - 3.30 PM to 4.30 PM. Sunday - 2 PM to 3 PM.
How to go: About 650 meters from Sorolla Museum towards northeast at Calle de Serrano, 122.

Calle de Serrano

Street

How to go: North-south about 4 km street starts from Puerta de Alcalá (south end) and ends at Plaza de la República del Ecuador (north end).

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 8 PM. December 24 and 31 - 10 AM - 3 PM. Monday, January 1 and 6, May 1 and December 25 museum remains closed.
Entry Fee: 7 euros ($8.32). 3.5 euros ($4.16) for student, unemployed and child age 4-16. Free for senior, child age below 4.
How to go: About 400 meters from Lázaro Galdiano towards northwest.

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Stadium

Built in 1947 is the 2nd Largest stadium in Spain. The final matche of the 1964 European Nations' Cup and the 1982 FIFA World Cup were held at this stadium.
How to go: About 1.5 km from Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales towards north at Av. de Concha Espina, 1.

Plaza de Castilla

Roundabout

It is a circular intersection or junction.
How to go: About 1.2 km from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium towards north.


Day-12:

National Museum of Anthropology

Ethnographic Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - 9:30 AM to 3 PM. Thursday - 9:30 AM to 7 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 3 PM.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.56) for adult. 1.50 euros ($1.78) for reduced. 16 euros ($19.01) for 8 Madrid Museums Pass (National Archaeological Museum + Cerralbo Museum + Museum of the Americas + Museo del Traje + National Museum of Anthropology + National Museum of Decorative Arts + National Museum of Romanticism + Sorolla Museum (valid for 15 days). 8 euros ($9.51) for 4 Madrid Museums Pass (any 4) (valid for 10 days).
How to go: It is about 850 meters from Calle de Alfonso XII square near north end of rail staion towards east at Calle de Alfonso XII, 68.

Parque del Buen Retiro

Park

Also known as El Retiro Park is the largest parks in Madrid.
Visiting Time: April to September - 6 AM to 12 midnight. October to March - 6 AM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is about 850 meters from Calle de Alfonso XII square near north end of rail staion towards east at Plaza de la Independencia, 7.
Inside Premises:
Fountain of the Fallen Angel: Fountain.
Palacio de Cristal del Retiro: It was built in 1887 is made almost entirely of glass.
Palacio de Velázquez: Art Gallery.
Estanque Grande del Retiro: Large lake for boat riding. Cost - Monday to Friday - 6 euros ($7.13). Saturday, Sunday and Holiday - 8 euros ($9.51). Solar Boat - 2 euros ($2.38).
Monument to Alfonso XII: Sculpture.

Museo Casa de la Moneda

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Saturday, Sunday and Holiday - 10 AM to 2.15 PM. Monday, 1 January, 1 and 2 May, 24, 25 and 31 December remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 1.1 km from the northeast corner of the Parque del Buen Retiro towards east at Calle del Dr. Esquerdo, 36.

Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

Bullfighting Venue

Also known as Las Ventas argest bullfighting ring in Spain was inaugurated on June 17, 1931.
How to go: About 1.1 km from Museo Casa de la Moneda towards north at Calle de Alcalá, 237.


Day-13:

Faunia

Zoo

Entry Fee: 28.95 euros ($34.42) for adult. 21.95 euros ($26.1) for child age 3-7, senior. Free for child age below 3.
Visiting Time: 11 AM to 9 PM every day.
How to go: About 7 km from Madrid railway station at Av. Comunidades, 28.


Day-14&15: Aranjuez

Aranjuez is a city and municipality of the Community of Madrid. It is located on the left bank of Tagus. The area was declared a World Heritage Site as The Cultural Landscape.

Royal Palace of Aranjuez

Palace

In 1523, Charles I took possession of the area. In 1551, he established a botanical garden.
Philip II began construction of the first palace. It remained incomplete due to his death in 1598.
In 1700, Philip V, started the unfinished work. The palace was almost destroyed by fire in 1748.
King Ferdinand VI (23 September 1713 - 10 August 1759) rebuilt the palace.
Charles III (20 January 1716 – 14 December 1788) decorated the palace by paintings, hardwood furniture, etc.
Visiting Time: October to March - Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. April to September - Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM. April to September - Saturday to Sunday - 10 AM - 7 PM.
Entry Fee: It is free with Strawberry Train package. 9 euros ($10.7) for adult. 4 euros ($4.76) for child age 3-16, senior, student age below 26.
Free Entry: 18 May, International Museum Day. 12 October, National Holiday of Spain.
How to go: From Madrid by Strawberry Train (described Day-1) to Aranjuez Train Station.
Inside the Premises: Salón de Guardias de la Reina (Space for the guards of the Queen), Salón de la Reina Isabel II (the room of Queen Isabel II), Antecámara de Música (Musical antechamber), Sala de Música de la Reina (The music room of the Queen), Salón de Billar (The billiard room), Anteoratorio de la Reina (The ante-oratory of the Queen), Oratorio de la Reina (Queen's oratory), Salón del Trono (Throne Room), Despacho de la Reina (Queen's office), Gabinete de Porcelana (Porcelain room), Dormitorio de la Reina (Queen's bedroom), Tocador de la Reina (Queen's boudoir), Salón de Baile (Ballroom), Comedor de gala (Formal dining room), Dormitorio del Rey (King's bedroom), Salón de espejos (Mirrors's room), Salón árabe (Moorish room), Despacho del Rey (King's office), Sala de estudio del Rey (King's study room), Sala China (Chinese room), Sala de guardias del Rey (King's guardroom).

Jardín de la Isla: Island's Garden is on a piece of land surrounded by the waters of the Tagus River.
Cascada de las Castañuelas: Waterfall. In this garden is the Castañuelas Cascade built in 1613. Carlos III wanted to achieve with his construction, to be able to walk through the garden of the island listening to the soft sound of the water running through the waterfall.
Jardín del Rey: King's Garden. Small Garden is located souteast corner of the palace and west side of the Jardin del Parterre. It is made to see it from palace balconies
Jardin del Parterre: Garden located behind the palace (east side).
Fuente de Hércules y Anteo: sculpture is located eastern end of the garden.
Plaza de Parejas: Square located south side of the palace.
Casa de Santiago de los Caballeros: two-story building is located east side of square, Plaza de Parejas. It is now the now the local law courts and tax offices.
Mariblanca: Square is located east side of Casa de Santiago de los Caballeros.
Jardin de Isabel II: Garden located east side of Mariblanca square.
Casa de Infantes: Civil building located south side of Jardin de Isabel II and southeast corner of Mariblanca square.
San Antonio de Padua: Ferdinand VI (23 September 1713 – 10 August 1759) built the chapel replacing earlier chapel by  Philip IV (8 April 1605 – 17 September 1665). It is located south side of Mariblanca square. Charles III (20 January 1716 – 14 December 1788) enlarged the chapel.
Museo de Falúas Reales: Museum is located about 950 meters from Fuente de Hércules y Anteo sculpture towards north.
Jardín del Príncipe: Largest garden in Aranjuez.
Estanque de los Chinescos: An artificial lake with a Chinese-style temple made of marble was built at the beginning of the 18th century. IT is located in Jardín del Príncipe.
Casa del Labrador: Palace built in 1803 located inside the park Jardín del Príncipe.
Casa de la Monta: A building built on August 13, 1761, by King Carlos III as royal stable. It is now abandoned.
Gran Casino Aranjuez: Casino located at Plaza de la Unesco, 1.

Teatro Real Carlos III de Aranjuez: Theater located south side of Casa de Infantes at Calle de San Antonio, 68.
Mercado de Abastos: Market located about 150 meters from Teatro Real Carlos towards south at Plaza Constitución, S/N.
Ayuntamiento de Aranjuez: Towan Hall located 100 meters from Mercado de Abastos towards east at Plaza de la Constitución, s/n.
Medinaceli Palace: Building is located about 150 meters from Ayuntamiento de Aranjuez towards east at Calle del Capitán Angosto Gómez Castrillón, 41.
Parroquia de San Pascual: Monastery built in 1770 by by King Charles III. It is located about 330 meters from Medinaceli Palace at Calle del Rey, 75.
Hospital de San Carlos: Old Hospital built in 1776 by Carlos III, in honor of San Carlos Borromeo. It is located west side of Parroquia de San Pascual Monastery at Calle de la Concha, 44.
Plaza de Toros: Building was inaugurated on May 14, 1797.
Ontígola Sea: Wetland about 1.2 km from Plaza de Toros towards south.


Day-16: San Martín de la Vega

San Martín de la Vega is a municipality in Community of Madrid.

Parque Warner Madrid

Theme Park

2 Parks in the premises -  Parque Warner Madrid and Parque Warner Beach (water park).
Visiting Time: 12 PM to 10 PM every day..
Entry Fee Parque Warner: 44.90 euros ($53.39) for adult. 39.90 euros ($47.45) for child height 100cm - 140cm, Senior age above 60. Free for child height below 100 cm.
Entry Fee Parque Warner Beach: 25 euros ($29.73) for adult. 22 euros ($26.16) for child height 100cm - 140cm, Senior age above 60. Free for child height below 100 cm.
Entry Fee 2 Parks: 56.90 euros ($67.66) for adult. 51.90 euros ($61.71) for child height 100cm - 140cm, Senior age above 60. Free for child height below 100 cm.
How to go: It is located 23 km southeast of Madrid, in the municipality of San Martín de la Vega. By train from any point on the Madrid Cercanias line and get off at the Pinto stop (C-3 line). Catch the 413 bus from “La Veloz” to the entrance. On the otherhand by 412 bus from “La Veloz” in the Villaverde Bajo bus interchange station.
Attractions:
Intense: Stunt Fall, Superman: La Atraccion de Acero, Lex Luthor, Batman: Arkham Asylum, La Vengenza del Enigma, Coaster Express,.
Moderate: Hotel Embrujado, Oso Yogui, Sillas Voladoras de Mr.Freeze, Los Coches de Choque de El Joker, Cataratas Salvajes, Los Carros de la Mina, Rio Bravo, Tom & Jerry, Las Tazas de le de Scooby-Doo, Rapidos ACME, Correcaminos Bip Bip.
Soft: Cine Tour, La Aventura de Scooby-Doo, Correo Aereo, Convoy de Camiones, ACME: Juegos de Agua, Cartoon Carrousel, Emergencias Pato Lucas, iA Toda Maquina, Academia de Pilotos baby Looney Tunes, Escuela de Conduccion Yabba-Babba-Doo, He visto un lindo gatito, Cohetes Espaciales, Paseo en Autobus de Pionin Y Silvestre, Helicapteros, Coyote: Zona de Explosion, Las Caches Locos del Pato Lucas.


Day-17: Alcalá de Henares

Alcalá de Henares is a city in Community of Madrid. Its historical centre is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

Royal Botanic Garden Juan Carlos I

Botanical Garden

Visiting Time: November to February - 10 AM to 6 PM. March, May to August, October - 10 AM to 7 PM. April, September - 10 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: 4 euros ($4.76) for adult. 2 euros ($2.38) for student and larger group than 10 pax.
How to go: About 3.1 km from Alcalá University towards northeast at Plaza de Murillo, 2. By Metro Atocha Renfe (L1), Banco de Espana (L2), Estacion del Arte (L1).

Palacete de Laredo

Palace

Visiiting Time: 10.30 AM to 1.30 PM and 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.57) for adult. 2 euros ($2.38) for student.
How to go: About 250 meters from train station towards southeast at Paseo de la Estación 10.

Old Church of Santa María

Church

The chapel was built at the beginning of the 15th century. Bishop Carrillo converted into a church in 1454. The building was started to rebuild in 1567.
How to go: About 450 meters from Laredo Palace towards south.

Convento de las Clarisas de San Diego

Convent

Convent was founded in 1515. Later the current Convent was built in 1670 by Catalina García Fernández.
How to go: It is located south side of Old Church of Santa María at Calle Beatas, 5.


Day-18:

Alcalá University

University

King Sancho IV of Castile was founded Studium Generale (almost like a university at that time called through Europe) in 1293.
In 1499, Cardinal Cisneros founded a university and named Complutense University.
Queen Maria Christina ordered The University to move to Madrid on 29 October 1836. It named then "Literary University" and renamed in 1851 as "the Central University of Madrid". The university renamed again its original name of "Complutense" in the 1970s.
Complutense University opened its Alcalá branch in 1975. Then re-founded as "the University of Alcalá de Henares". Later renamed again as "the University of Alcalá" in 1996.
It listed in the UNESCO the World Heritage site.
How to go: It is located 100 meters from Convento de las Clarisas de San Diego towards south at Plaza de San Diego, s/n.

Chapel of the Hearers

Chapel

How to go: It is located at the southwest corner of Alcalá University at Plaza Rodríguez Marín.

Torre de Santa María

Tower

How to go: Tower located near Chapel of the Hearers.

Plaza de Cervantes

Square

Also called "plaza mayor".
How to go: west side of Alcalá University and north side of Chapel of the Hearers.

Medieval market Cervantino

Market

Biggest street market in Europe
How to go: From plaza de San Diego, where the university is placed, to plaza de Palacio, where the Archbishop’s Palace is located, next to plaza de los Santos Niños.

Calle Mayor

Street

East-west 396 meters street.
How to go: It starts from northwest corner of Plaza de Cervantes square (east end) to Plaza de los Santos Niños (west end).

Cervantes Birthplace Museum

Museum

The childhood home of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (greatest writer in the Spanish language 29 September 1547 – 22 April 1616).
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday, sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located at Calle Mayor street, 48.

Casa de la Entrevista

Exhibition Hall

The Casa de la Entrevista, the former church of the San Juan de la Penitencia convent and today an exhibition hall and library. It commemorates the first interview of Isabel I la Católica (Queen of Castile from 1474 and Queen consort of Aragon from 1479) and Christopher Columbus (31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506), in the the germ of the discovery of America.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 2 PM, 4 PM to  7 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located 80 meters from the west end of Calle Mayor street towars west at Calle San Juan, 2.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Alcalá de Henares

Diocese

A diocese is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop in church governance.
On July 23, 1991, it was established as Diocese of Alcalá de Henare.
How to go: It is located about 130 meters from Casa de la Entrevista towards north at Plaza de Palacio 1.

Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares

Palace

First it was built in 1209 by Archbishop Rodrigo Ximénez de Rada (1209-1247), as a temporary residence of the archbishops.
In 1308, the kings Ferdinand IV of Castile and James II of Aragon met here.
Courts were held in 1348.
Archbishop, Pedro Tenorio (1377-1399) rebuild the building and added a parade courtyard.
Archbishop, Juan Martínez Contreras (1423-1434) build the east wing.
On 20 January 1486, the first interview between the queen Isabella I of Castile (Queen of Castile from 1474 and Queen consort of Aragon from 1479) with Christopher Columbus (31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was held.
In 1524, Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca y Ulloa (1523-1534) constructed the west wing.
From 1991, it is the seat of Bishopric of Alcalá de Henares, and residence of the bishop.
How to go: It is located near the Roman Catholic Diocese of Alcalá de Henares.

Regional Archaeological Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 11 AM to 7 PM. Sunday and Holiday - 11 AM to 3 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: East side of Archbishop's Palace at Plaza de las Bernardas s/n.

Convento de San Bernardo

Monastery

It was founded in 1613 by Bernardo de Sandoval y Rojas (20 April, 1546 – 7 December, 1618), bishop and cardinal.
How to go: Just besides Regional Archaeological Museum.

Things to do in Madrid

* Full-Day Avila and Segovia Tour from Madrid.

* Segovia and Toledo: Alcazar with Cathedral & Lunch Options.

* Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options.


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