The Palacio de Cristal ("Crystal Palace") is a glass and metal structure located in Madrid's Buen Retiro Park. It was built in 1887 to exhibit flora and fauna from the Philippines.
Supposedly the oldest restaurant 'in the world' do NOT miss making a reservation here if you're in the city. Come after 10 & you'll even get a performance from musicians who come to visit
Two things here: find km zero and have a picture taken with the bear, which is the symbol of this beautiful city.
Al finales del siglo XVIII se construye este edificio, con un reloj del siglo XIX y sus campanadas horarias, hoy dependencias de la Comunidad de Madrid.
Taking a picture of your feet next to the kilómetro cero on the pavement at Plaza del Sol is a must if you come to Madrid ;-)
Take a picture with the emblem of Madrid and you will find yourself in the centre of the city.
The origins of the Plaza go back to 1577 when Philip II asked Juan de Herrera, a renowned Classical architect, to discuss a plan to remodel the busy and chaotic area of the old Plaza del Arrabal.
Sets the ambience of a traditional market, with the advantages of the new times. It has an Iron and Glass Structure from the 20th Century.
this is a resident of Spanish Royal Family.Pay 10e/pax to visit inside,no pictures inside allowed.The construction & details in this place can not equal with royal palace of French&Italy
If you are under 30, you pay only 10% of full price tickets. Young people, watch the opera.
If you want to see some of the most beautiful buildings in Madrid, go to this grand square. The ones you shouldn't miss are the Fountain and the historical Banco de Espana.
Madrid's Communications Palace - what a fantastic building! Built by Antonio Palacios in 1909, this is one of the city's grandest pieces of architecture!
Search out The Garden of Earthly Delights by H. Bosch, Las Meninas by Velázquez, and Goya's best-known portraits (same room), The Nude Maja and The Clothed Maja. + Tips: http://gwo.is/1day-madrid-fq Read more.
It might take a long queue for you to buy your entry ticket but just to see Dalí, Picasso and Miró masterpieces is very worth it! Don't miss "La Guarnica" by Picasso on the 2nd Floor.
Sólo abre los fines de semana. Merece la pena muy romántico y precioso. Ideal para ir en pareja. A destacar el templete de Baco...
If you are here for the match, why not see if you can drop by and take a tour round the stadium, there is quite an array of Silverware on show!
This bullring was designed by the architect José Espeliú in the Neo-Mudéjar (Moorish) style with ceramic incrustations. The seats are situated in ten "tendidos".
Le Cabrera is not only the best cocktail bar in the city by far but all of their food is outstanding, every visit it´s a memorable experience.
Entresijos y gallinejas!!!! Qué viva la casquería madrileña!!!! Hablo de ellos en el blog http://tapamecum.com/2013/04/22/freiduria-gallinejas/
HISTORIC CITY OF TOLEDO - World Heritage UNESCO Successively a Roman municipium, the capital of the Visigothic Kingdom, a fortress of the Emirate of Cordoba, an outpost of the Christian kingdoms ... Read more.
This nice little square near the Plaza Mayor where you'll find one of the oldest buildings in Madrid (Torre de los Lujanes). Also don't miss the Casa de la Villa and the Casa de Cisneros.
Construido en 1660 por orden de Felipe IV, el puente ha sido reconstruido en cuatro ocasiones, dos de ellas debido a las crecidas del Manzanares. Fue declarado Monumento Nacional en 1956. Read more.
An ancient Egyptian temple that was rebuilt in Madrid, near the Plaza de Espana. Do not miss the amazing hieroglyphics at the temple's western hall. Get views of the city and the Almudena Cathedral.
Watch the youngsters with their bikes doing all kind of tricks around 6-8 pm in front of the monument... Fun
don't miss this place when you visit Madrid. its one of my favourite place to relax and enjoying Madrid view. And the cocktails are Excellent ! Ask for a Mojito , really refreshing!
One of the most beautiful buildings in Madrid! Enjoy a view of the city from the roof of Círculo de Bellas Artes right across the street for 3€.
