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15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain

English: The Almudena Cathedral in Madrid. Vie...
English: The Almudena Cathedral in Madrid. View from south-east. Madrid, Spain (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


Author: Justin Miller
When you visit Spain, it is more a question of what to choose than what to do. Here is a list of 15 top things to do in Madrid, Spain.

1.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Puerta del Sol: Start from the city centre to have a feel of the pulse of Madrid, setting off on your exploration of the city.

2.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Plaza Mayor: With a history dating from the middle ages, the Plaza has hosted numerous festivities and bull fights.

3.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Parque del Retiro: Have a piece of nature with a park, museum, palace, lakes and a rose garden put together into a peaceful block in the heart of the city.

4.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Palacio Real: Experience royalty dating back to the 18th century; witness the grandeur through some of the most exquisitely decorated rooms.

5.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Gran Via: If you have an eye for architecture and penchant for shopping, go for the Gran Via.

6.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Plaza de España: This Square in the city centre invites people from all walks of life, making it one of the busiest places in Madrid.

7.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Prado Museum: The world famous name with an astounding range of artistic collections needs no introduction – this is the art-lovers' paradise.

8.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Almudena Cathedral: Witness history in the mammoth structure of the 16th century.

9.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Teatro Real: The list of Europe's greatest opera theatres cannot but feature the Teatro Real.

10.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Plaza de Toros de las Ventas: Experience the adrenalin pumping action of bullfighting and be a part of the cultural Spain.

11.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Spanish Flamenco: Add colour and flavour to your Spanish experience with this joyous dance form.

12.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Matadero Madrid: This is a grand slaughterhouse a 100 years old, renovated to showcase art and cultural events.

13.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Montecados: There is something special to delight your taste buds, with cookies made from almonds and aniseed.

14.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Antigua Pastileria del Pozo: Enjoy the delicious cakes made from the same old ancient settings of 1830.

15.15 Top Things to do in Madrid, Spain – Teléferico Madrid: Take an aerial view of Madrid with a 2.5 km trip on the famous cable car.
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