Royal Palaces & Landmarks
Madrid’s architectural legacy is defined by its Bourbon-era grandeur and neoclassical design. This collection highlights the city's monarchical history through sites like the Sabatini Gardens and the 16th-century El Pardo hunting lodge. It features the 'Golden Triangle of Art' housed in aristocratic structures like the Villahermosa Palace and Juan de Villanueva’s Prado Museum. From the iron-and-glass Crystal Palace in Retiro Park to the eclectic Cibeles Palace and the lion-guarded Congress of Deputies, these landmarks showcase centuries of Spanish political and cultural heritage.
A Crystal Palace
19th-century glass and iron exhibition building originally constructed as a greenhouse for tropical plants during a colonial exhibition. It currently hosts contemporary art installations and is a national monument.
B Cibeles Palace
Historic neo-gothic palace serving as city hall and cultural center, recognized as a national monument with eclectic architectural style.
C Sabatini Gardens
Formal neoclassical gardens divided into three terraces featuring geometric designs, statues, fountains, and large cedar trees. The gardens provide scenic views of a royal palace and include a maze and several fountains.
D Plaza de Oriente
Historic square featuring formal gardens and a collection of sculptures, located adjacent to royal landmarks including a palace and an opera theater.
E Palace of El Pardo
Originally commissioned by King Henry III as a hunting lodge, the small castle was turned into a palace during the reign of Carlos V by the…
F Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Thyssen-Bornemisza is a celebrated museum which houses one of the largest collections of art in the world - more than 1,600 paintings.
G Congress of Deputies
Historic neoclassical palace serving as the seat of the Spanish Congress, known for its allegorical sculptures and architectural significance.
H Prado Museum
National art museum housed in a neoclassical building, featuring an extensive collection of European paintings from renowned masters such as Goya, Velázquez, and Rembrandt.
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