Madrid
Spain
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Best itineraries in this city
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Top attractions
6 places listed below with photos and visit guidance.
Best areas to stay
City center, near the first stop, or close to reliable transit.
Best time to visit
Mornings for major sights; evenings for food, markets, and waterfront walks.
Travel tips
- Start early when visiting headline sights in Madrid; midday is better for meals, markets, and indoor stops.
- Keep one flexible transfer buffer between areas so traffic or transit delays do not compress the route.
- Stay near the center or first planned stop if you want easier mornings in Madrid.
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Best Itineraries In Madrid
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Madrid Culture and Food Explorer
Culture-rich stops, local atmosphere, and food-friendly pacing in Madrid.
Culture-rich stops, local atmosphere, and food-friendly pacing in Madrid.
Madrid Essential Highlights
A balanced first-timer route through the most useful Madrid highlights.
A balanced first-timer route through the most useful Madrid highlights.
Madrid Family Discovery Route
A smoother, flexible Madrid plan with crowd-friendly stops and comfortable pacing.
A smoother, flexible Madrid plan with crowd-friendly stops and comfortable pacing.
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Places In Madrid
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12 places
Royal Palace of Madrid
Centro, 28071 Madrid, Spain
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
P.º del Prado, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Monday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
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El Retiro Park
Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Puerta de Alcalá
Pl. de la Independencia, s/n, Retiro, 28001 Madrid, Spain
Monday: Open 24 hours
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Cibeles Fountain
Pl. Cibeles, S/N, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Monday: Open 24 hours
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Plaza Mayor
Pl. Mayor, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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Museo Nacional del Prado
Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Temple of Debod
C. de Ferraz, 1, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Monday: Closed
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Mercado de San Miguel
Pl. de San Miguel, s/n, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Estanque Grande del Retiro
P.º de Colombia, 2, Retiro, 28016 Madrid, Spain
Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 – 8:30 PM
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Casa de Campo
P.º de la Prta del Ángel, 1, 28011 Madrid, Spain
Monday: Open 24 hours
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