Madrid
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Madrid

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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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Places In Madrid

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12 places

Royal Palace of Madrid

Royal Palace of Madrid

Attraction4.7

Centro, 28071 Madrid, Spain

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Museum4.7

P.º del Prado, 8, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Monday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

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El Retiro Park

El Retiro Park

Nature4.8

Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain

Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Puerta de Alcalá

Puerta de Alcalá

Attraction4.7

Pl. de la Independencia, s/n, Retiro, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Monday: Open 24 hours

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Cibeles Fountain

Cibeles Fountain

Attraction4.7

Pl. Cibeles, S/N, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Monday: Open 24 hours

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Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor

Attraction4.6

Pl. Mayor, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

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Museo Nacional del Prado

Museo Nacional del Prado

Museum4.7

Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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Temple of Debod

Temple of Debod

Attraction4.4

C. de Ferraz, 1, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain

Monday: Closed

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Mercado de San Miguel

Mercado de San Miguel

Attraction4.4

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

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Museum4.5

C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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Estanque Grande del Retiro

Estanque Grande del Retiro

Nature4.7

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

Casa de Campo

Nature4.6

P.º de la Prta del Ángel, 1, 28011 Madrid, Spain

Monday: Open 24 hours

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