10 Sights & Landmarks in Salamanca (District) That You Shouldn't Miss

November 8, 2021 Major Galusha

So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
Restaurants in Madrid

1. Plaza de Cibeles

Calle Alcala and Paseo de Recoletos, 28014 Madrid Spain http://www.aviewoncities.com/madrid/plazadecibeles.htm
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4.5 based on 5,544 reviews

Plaza de Cibeles

2. Puerta de Alcala

Plaza Independencia 1, 28001 Madrid Spain http://www.palaciodehielo.com
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4.5 based on 3,984 reviews

Puerta de Alcala

Reviewed By Homfirth - Holmfirth, United Kingdom

This is considered to be the first modern post-Roman triumphal arch built in Europe even older than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. It was a gate in the former Walls of Felipe IV and stands near the main entrance to the Parque del Buen Retiro. Today it is in the centre of a very busy traffic intersection and it’s difficult to take photos because of the continual stream of traffic.

3. Barrio de Salamanca

Jose Ortega y Gasset, 8 - patio, 28006 Madrid Spain +34 915 77 25 80 http://www.entredosantiguedades.com/en
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4.5 based on 1,856 reviews

Barrio de Salamanca

Poshest, most conservative section of Madrid was developed through the investments of the Marquis of Salamanca.

Reviewed By cristianm234 - Guaynabo, Caribbean

Nice to walk around, tons of luxury shops, amazing restaurants and bars, if you want to have an upscale experience in Madrid definitely this is the place to be.

4. Palacio de Linares

Paseo de Recoletos, 2, Madrid Spain +34 915 95 48 00 http://www.casamerica.es
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4.5 based on 166 reviews

Palacio de Linares

5. Iglesia de San Manuel y San Benito

Calle Alcala 83, 28001 Madrid Spain +34 914 35 76 82 http://www.samasabe.es
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Iglesia de San Manuel y San Benito

6. Iglesia Evangelica Alemana

Paseo Castellana 6, 28046 Madrid Spain +34 914 35 47 81 http://www.miradormadrid.com/iglesia-evangelica-alemana-o-iglesia-de-la-paz/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Iglesia Evangelica Alemana

7. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion

Calle Goya 26 C/ De Nunez De Balboa, 28001 Madrid Spain +34 915 77 34 38 http://www.archimadrid.es/concepciongoya
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Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion

8. Edificio Metropolis

Calle de Alcala 42, 28014 Madrid Spain http://spainattractions.es/metropolis-building
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4.5 based on 1,849 reviews

Edificio Metropolis

Reviewed By Luciafernandez62

This is a symbol of Madrid, so when you visit this incredible city you must take a walk preferably from Puerta de Alcala, go down towards gorgeous Plaza de Cibeles and continue walking uphill on Gran Via. You will soon be facing this building and will recognize it immediately. It belongs to Metropolis Seguros, who bought it and restored it on 1972 from another insurance company, La Union y el Fenix. It is one of the most recognizable buildings in Madrid. It is decorated with pillars and sculptures. Its magnificent dome is topped by a statue of the winged goddess Victoria, which replaced the original bronze statue of the Phoenix and Ganymedes, symbol of the original owner of the building.

9. Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

Calle de Alcala 237, 28028 Madrid Spain +34 913 56 22 00 http://www.las-ventas.com/
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4.0 based on 2,563 reviews

Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

Spain's largest bullfighting ring.

Reviewed By Welshsaxon - Tamworth, United Kingdom

Self guided, the tour gave you a great in sight into the history of bull fighting. The best thing we did in Madrid.

10. Plaza de Felipe II

Avenida de Felipe II, 28009 Madrid Spain
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Plaza de Felipe II

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