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About this trip

Explore top landmarks and locales on your Madrid vacation. Puerta de Alcalá is a beautiful neoclassical gate, Parque de El Retiro is a large and relaxing park. And while you’re in the park, be sure to check out Palacio de Cristal, an ornate glass palace.

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Calle del Barquillo, 21, 28004

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2 Hour

Museo Nacional del Prado

Dedicated to displaying ancient paintings and sculptures since 1819, this royal museum celebrates the modern effects of art.

Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014

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Dedicated to displaying ancient paintings and sculptures since 1819, this royal museum celebrates the modern effects of art.

 

Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014

1.5 Hour

Parque de El Retiro

Located in the heart of Madrid, this green oasis spans over 125 hectares. Popular spot for a picnic, rowing boats, or taking a stroll.

Plaza de la Independencia, 7, 28001

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Located in the heart of Madrid, this green oasis spans over 125 hectares. Popular spot for a picnic, rowing boats, or taking a stroll.

 

Plaza de la Independencia, 7, 28001

.75 Hour

Palacio de Cristal

Found in Retiro Park, walk through this glass palace that was built in 1887. One of Madrid's finest examples of iron architecture.

Paseo de Cuba, 4, 28009

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Palacio De Cristal in Madrid

Found in Retiro Park, walk through this glass palace that was built in 1887. One of Madrid’s finest examples of iron architecture.

 

Paseo de Cuba, 4, 28009

  • Palacio De Cristal in Madrid
  • Palacio De Cristal in Madrid
  • Palacio De Cristal in Madrid

0.25 Hour

Puerta de Alcalá

A statement to the city's history, this triumphal gate once acted as the entrance to Madrid. Visit at night for a beautiful lit up view.

Plaza de la Independencia, s/n, 28001

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Puerta Del Alcala in Madrid

A statement to the city’s history, this triumphal gate once acted as the entrance to Madrid. Visit at night for a beautiful lit up view.

 

Plaza de la Independencia, s/n, 28001

  • Puerta Del Alcala in Madrid

.5 Hour

Círculo de Bellas Artes

An important creative space that celebrates over 1,200 works of art. Known for its trendy rooftop view of the city center.

Calle de Alcalá, 42, 28014

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Circulo De Bellas Artes in Madrid

An important creative space that celebrates over 1,200 works of art. Known for its trendy rooftop view of the city center.

 

Calle de Alcalá, 42, 28014

  • Circulo De Bellas Artes in Madrid
  • Circulo De Bellas Artes in Madrid
  • Circulo De Bellas Artes in Madrid

1 Hour

Gran Vía

Take a walk down Madrid's best-known street and do some shopping, grab a bite to eat at a restaurant, or catch a performance at a theatre.

Calle Gran Vía, 28013

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Gran Via in Madrid

Take a walk down Madrid’s best-known street and do some shopping, grab a bite to eat at a restaurant, or catch a performance at a theatre.

 

Calle Gran Vía, 28013

  • Gran Via in Madrid
  • Gran Via in Madrid
  • Gran Via in Madrid