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10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

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Nov 13, 2019

Catalogue

  • Puerta del Sol: Look for the "Bear and the Strawberry Tree"
  • Bernabeu Stadium: A Must-go for Soccer Fans
  • Palacio Real de Madrid: Third Largest Palace in Europe
  • Museo Nacional del Prado: Hallowed Halls of Spanish Art
  • Retiro Park: Retreat of the Spanish Royal Family
  • Plaza Mayor: Most Beautiful Square in Madrid
  • Plaza de Espana: Perfect Vantage for Sunset
  • Museo Reina Sofía: Appreciate Picasso's Original Works
  • Plaza de Oriente: Enjoy Leisure Time
  • Temple of Debod: Overlooking the Royal Palace of Madrid
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10 must-see spots in Madrid

Puerta del Sol is the central square in Madrid. The most famous thing about the square is the tree-climbing bear. This is the city emblem of Madrid. It is also a must-go photo spot for every visitor to Madrid. Regarding the city symbol of Madrid - there is a legend about the tree-climbing bear. There used to be a lot of bears near Madrid. One day a pair of children were playing hide and seek. Their mother was very worried and went out to look for them. And it happened, a bear came behind her, and the children shouted "Mom, run! Mom, run! (mad rid!mad rid!)” which is how Madrid got its name.

10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

Real Madrid is a team with famous big-name stars. If you arrive in Madrid during the soccer season, you have to buy a ticket, to appreciate the superb skills of Real Madrid players, and experience the lively atmosphere of the applause and cheers. If you can’t catch a game, visiting the stadium is also a good choice.

10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

The Palacio Real de Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain. It is located on Bailén Street in the west of Madrid city center. The palace is extremely luxurious. Each room is like a piece of art, with velvet walls and exquisite ceiling murals. The Palace is open to the public when there is no official event and is the must-go stop on a trip to Madrid.

10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

Located on Prado Avenue, the Prado Museum is one of the world's top museums. It has top-notch collections of Spanish and European art, on par with the Louvre, the National Gallery of England. It is the supreme palace of Spanish art. The Prado Museum currently has more than 10,000 museum collected artifacts. In addition to the works of local masters such as Goya and Velázquez, there are also art treasures of famous painters such as Titian, Rubens, and Jerónimis Bos. Together with the Queen Sofia National Art Center and the Thyssen-Bornemis Art Museum, it forms the famous “Golden Triangle of Madrid Art”.

10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

Parque del Buen Retiro is the largest park in the city of Madrid. It was built in the 16th century and was once the retreat of the Spanish royal family. It was opened to the public in the 19th century. The greenery in the park is very well managed, and there are boats for tourists to row on the small lake, a good place for leisure. The park is full of beautiful sculptures. The main attractions in the park are the Fuente Egipcia, Palacio de Cristal, and El ángel Caído. There are a dozen peacocks in the park that you can get close to.

Among the many squares in Spain, the Plaza Mayor is undoubtedly the representative square. The rectangular-enclosed structure is surrounded by a series of corridor-like ancient buildings. Nine external arches connect the outer urban streets. The open-air cafes and souvenir shops in the corridors are perfect for relaxing. Every Christmas and New Year's Day, it becomes an open-air market, selling a variety of gadgets and specialty foods to locals and tourists. When the night falls, lights of different shapes and colors will turn on, which is very beautiful.

10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

Located at the western end of Gran Via, and just a few steps from the Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza de España is one of Madrid's most popular landmarks. The rectangular pool in the square and the tall buildings behind the statues complement each other, giving the statue an esthetic sense of space and perspective. It is an excellent location for photography. The sun in Spain is very bright and is backlit in the mornings. It is recommended to shoot at this angle in the afternoon.

10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

The Queen Sofia National Art Center Museum is also known as the Sofia Art Museum or the Queen Sofia National Art Center. The collection is famous for its modern art works, including famous paintings of the modern art style of Spain from the late 19th century to the 20th century. The treasure of the museum is the top-rated Picasso masterpieces - "Guernica".

10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

Located in the west of Madrid, the Plaza de Oriente is across from the Royal Theater and named "Oriente" because it is on the east side of the Royal Palace of Madrid. It is a place for locals to relax and have fun. The square is complemented by the surrounding Madrid palaces and theaters, forming one of the most beautiful building clusters in Madrid. After visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid, many visitors will come here for a while, admire the exquisite statues around the square, feed the pigeons on the lawn, and enjoy leisure time.

10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

The magnificent Temple of Debod is located in the Parque del Oeste in the heart of Madrid, a beautiful attraction in Madrid. The Temple of Debod is one of the few Egyptian buildings completely preserved outside Egypt, and the only surviving Egyptian building in Spain. Due to its location on the slope in Parque del Oeste, Temple of Debod is a great place to overlook the Royal Palace and the Royal Palace Gardens. In addition, you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset in Madrid here, accompanied by the sound of street performers, the Temple of Debod is very romantic, so it is also one of the favorite places for couples to go on dates.

10 Must-See Spots in Madrid

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