Top 10 Madrid’s must see sights and experiences

Plaza Mayor Madrid’s historic main square since the 17th century. A great place to sit, people watch, drink and admire the stunning architecture surrounding it.
Palacio Real The city’s largest royal grand building with over 3,000 rooms and the official residence of the Spanish King Juan Carlos I.
Puerta del Sol Madrid’s most famous central square where the very centre of Spain ‘Kilometro Cero’ is marked with a plaque in front of the Casa de Correos. The place to be on NYE in Madrid.
Museo del Prado One of the world’s greatest art museums with paintings by Diego Velazquez and Francisco de Goya.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia The city’s modern art museum featuring Picasso’s Guernica.
Parque del Retiro A spacious park in the city to relax. There’s also a big lake where boats are available to hire.
Cava Baja, La Latina Tapas hopping on a fun-filled street full of classic and contemporary bars.
El Rastro A flea market selling everything from clothes to jewellery and antiques every Sunday morning in La Latina, attracting huge crowds of locals and tourists.
Catedral de la Almudena Spain’s main cathedral faces the Royal Palace and is enormous. Building started in 1883 and finished in 1993, very impressive.
Templo de Debod A 4th century ancient Egyptian temple, originally stood on the banks of the Nile. Beautiful to visit at dusk when the sun is setting and shimmering in the pool.

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CTR Travel Writing Team Madrid 2012