The official residence of the Spanish royalty is a must-see. However, spotting the king here will be hard, as it is used only for state…
Madrid's central square is dominated by a bronze statue of King Philip III, dating back to 1616.
The square has become one of the most iconic places in Madrid and is an absolute must for every tourist.
The most famous central square is the official starting point for Spain's 6 National Roads.
The name speaks for itself - this renowned museum prides itself on one of the largest collections of European art in the world.
El Retiro is a former royal park which was opened to the public at the end of the 19th century.
This splendid monumental gate commissioned by Carlos III is the most notable sight of the Independence Square.
What once served as an exhibition space for biological artefacts from the Philippines is now used as an art gallery. Designed by R.
Overlooking the beautiful lake in Buen Retiro Park, this memorial is a tribute to King Alfonso XII, who ruled in Spain from 1874 to 1885.
This garden, founded in 1755, was designed not only to exhibit plants but also to teach botany: the plants and flowers were arranged…
If you are a fan modern architecture, do not forget to check out these twin towers, one of the tallest buildings in Spain.
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…
El Capricho is a park in Madrid. The word capricho is Spanish for "whim" or "caprice".
The second largest park in Madrid, named after Juan Carlos I of Spain, is famous for its collection of modern sculptures.
Torre Picasso is a skyscraper in Madrid, Spain designed by Minoru Yamasaki.
The Torre Emperador Castellana, simply known as Torre Emperador and formerly named Torre Espacio is a skyscraper in Madrid, Spain,…
The Torre Europa is a skyscraper built by Necso in the AZCA complex in Madrid, Spain. It is 121 metres high and has 30 floors.
Puerta de Hierro is a monument of the second half of the 18th century, located in the northwest of Madrid, Spain, in the district of…
An exedra is a semicircular architectural recess or platform, sometimes crowned by a semi-dome, and either set into a building's façade or…
The Autonomous University of Madrid, commonly known as la Autónoma, is a Spanish public university located in Madrid, Spain.
A very bright restaurant which is serving traditional Thai cuisine in a lightsome interior. The meals look like a piece of art.
