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Madrid: my suggestions
Statue of the Fallen Angel, Retiro Park
The Fountain of the Fallen Angel is an official topographic altitude of 666 meters above sea level. This, coupled with the existence of a modern popular misconception according to which the monument is a "tribute" to Lucifer and evil, has caught the imagination of many fans of the esotericism. However, this fact is not at all uncommon in Madrid, precisely because the average height of the Spanish capital is 666 meters above the reference.
The Palacio de Cristal or Crystal Palace
Rent a rowing boat in Retiro's lake
Atocha Station
Cibeles Fountain
This fountain, named after Cybele (or Ceres), Roman goddess of fertility, is seen as one of Madrid's most important symbols. The fountain depicts the goddess, sitting on a chariot pulled by two lions.
Madrid Cathedral
Plaza Mayor
Madrid was originally thought to be named Ursa, which means "bear" in Latin. The reason for this is the area had at one time been a frequent spot for bears who would inhabit the nearby forest. Within this forest there are the "madroño" trees that have fruit growing that closely resembles strawberries, hence the bear and madroño symbol you see frequently used around Madrid
Take a walk through Madrid's Rastro (market) on any Sunday morning
See Madrid from the top of the Circulo de Bellas Artes building.
The PenthousePlaza Santa Ana
The roof terrace
Casa de GranadaCalle del Doctor Cortezo 17
Spanish tapasCava Baja
Visit Don Quijote and Sancho Panza at the Plaza de España
Debod Temple
Go and taste some delicious tapas at the recently refurbished San Miguel market.
San anton market, Chueca
Sabatini’s Garden
Eat at the legendary Subterranean Chinese Restaurant (under Plaza de España)
Km. 0 (where all roads in Spain stem from)
Café Central, jazz bar in Huertas
Valle de los Caídos (Valley of the Fallen). The most prominent feature of the monument is the towering 150-metre-high (500 ft) cross erected over a granite outcrop 150 metres over the basilica esplanade and visible from over 20 miles (32 km) away.
Churros at Chocolatería San Ginés
Cacao Sampaka
Basilica de San Francisco El GrandeA large 18th-century neo-classical basilica in the La Latina quarter of Madrid.
Visit Las Ventas (the bullring)
Corrida bullfight
CosmoCaixa MadridCosmoCaixa is an interactive science museum in the outskirts of Madrid.Near Alcobendas.
The Madrid Blind Museum presents exhibits that are specially designed for the blind. This includes a number of touchable miniature world heritage sites for the visually impaired to experience what the rest of us take for granted.
Madrid's national library also houses a book museum.
Museo de AmericaMuseum dedicated to chronicling the history of the Americas, paying particular attention to pre-Columbus times.
Reina Sofía
Museo del PradoThe museum is free to enter from 6pm to 8pm from Monday to Saturday and from 5pm to 8pm on Sunday.
Free for students!
(Dwarfs)
The Thyssen-Bornemisza is the third art museum in Madrid's 'Golden Triangle of Art' (along with the Reina Sofia and the Prado). While the Reina Sofia concentrates on modern art and the Prado specializes in pre-20th century works, the Thyssen (a former private collection) has art from the 13th century to 20th century pop art.
A modern art gallery. The exterior was designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. Inside you'll find temporary exhibitions on photography, architecture and other modern art.
Medina MayritTurkish baths and tearoom in the heart of Madrid.
Madrid's TelefericoA cable car or aerial tramway system (depending on where you're from) that takes you from close to the Templo de Debod to Casa del Campo
Madrid Rio is the name of the newly redeveloped area of Madrid's Manzanares river and host to Madrid's beach!
A famous flamenco venue in La Latina. Rather than a formal (and often expensive) flamenco 'show', La Solea is where you'll find impromptu shows every night.Cava Baja.
Café Barbieri, Lavapiés.
Café Gaudeamus, Lavapiés.
Street in Malasaña.
Toma Café, C/ Palma 49
E Diurno, Chueca
“Botellón”
Chueca.
Con Dos FogonesFor 10 euros you can get their sumptuous lunchtime menu.
Cava Baja.