The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Community of Madrid, Spain

June 5, 2021 Madelene Haan

Madrilenian • Madrilene
Restaurants in Community of Madrid

1. Gran Via

Street Gran Via, 28013 Madrid Spain https://diario.madrid.es/granvia/lo-que-ha-sido/
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4.5 based on 14,311 reviews

Gran Via

2. Royal Palace of Aranjuez

Plaza De Las Parejas, 28300 Aranjuez Spain +34 918 91 07 40 http://www.patrimonionacional.es/
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4.5 based on 2,259 reviews

Royal Palace of Aranjuez

Reviewed By TTW103 - Madrid, Spain

Only a short distance from Madrid, this is a must visit. The self guided tour takes c 1.5 hours (there’s also options to book a tour or download an app to guide you during your visit) and you get to see a good few, elaborately decorated, rooms and the grand staircase. The gardens can be explored separately free of charge.

3. Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Av Juan de Borbon y Battemberg, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain +34 918 90 50 11 [email protected] https://www.patrimonionacional.es/real-sitio/real-sitio-de-san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial
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4.5 based on 3,275 reviews

Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Reviewed By tizS_11 - Rome, Italy

I took the bus 661from Moncloa Bus Terminal, and then walked 3’ to El Escorial, and entered at 10am when it opened. The place got VERY crowded so I was glad I came early. I rented the audio guide, clicked the option “3-hour audio guide extended tour” with the most perfect itinerary and excellent description of everything. You will visit: -the amazing library -the impressive church (Renaissance artists from Italy such as Federico Zuccari and Pellegrino Tibaldi were hired to decorate its interior, and there is even a marble crucifix by Cellini!) -the main cloister with the famous paining on the ceiling by Luca Giordano with the “Triumph of the Habsburgs,” the collection of paintings in the “capitular chamber” (Titian, El Greco, etc.) -the royal apartments (where the famous Garden of Earthly Delights by Bosch used to hang together with some other 20 paintings by Bosch) -the mausolea with the royal tombs (including the tomb of Philip II and Charles V) -the hall of battles -the Bourbon apartments with an amazing collection of tapestries (the products of Royal Tapestry Factory in Madrid that you must visit!), -and the gardens. I took beautiful photos of the exterior of the Escorial. No photos allowed inside! You will explore the history of Spain’s Golden Age under the powerful Philip II, also known as “the Prudent.” He has great artistic taste and was the most influential ruler of the world during the Counter-Reformation. After or before the visit do not forget to have some Spanish food in the nearby “Tan Ricamente” as the ladies there cook themselves and it seems like eating at home.

4. Valley of the Fallen

Carretere de Guadarrama, 28209 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain +34 918 90 56 11 [email protected] http://www.valledeloscaidos.es
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4.5 based on 1,631 reviews

Valley of the Fallen

The Valley of the Fallen is a Spanish monumental complex built between 1940 and 1958 and located in the valley of Cuelgamuros, in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, in the Community of Madrid. It is located in the Sierra de Guadarrama, 9.5 km north of the monastery of El Escorial.

Reviewed By BernieH001 - Ennis, Ireland

We stopped here on our way from Toledo to Segovia and were impressed by the enormous scale of the monument. You drive in approx 5km from the entrance gate and are assaulted by the sheer enormity of this place. The huge granite cross built on the mountain (apparently the largest in the world), the Pieta and the enormous basilica. There is something eerie and disturbing about the entirely underground basilica built into the mountain and the gigantic angles watching over everyone. The Valley is the resting place for over 40,000 people who perished during the civil war and up until recently also was home to Franco's grave. Unfortunately no information is available at the monument so do your research before you arrive. This is well worth a trip from Madrid.

5. Parque Arqueologico La Casa de Hippolytus

Plaza Cervantes 12 Junto al polideportivo El Juncal, 28801 Alcala De Henares Spain +34 918 88 33 00 http://www.turismoalcala.es/que-visitar/monumentos/30-casa_de_hippolytus.html
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Parque Arqueologico La Casa de Hippolytus

6. Monasterio de Santa Maria de El Paular

Carretera M-604 27,5 Km, 28740 Rascafria Spain +34 918 69 19 58 http://www.monasterioelpaular.com
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

Monasterio de Santa Maria de El Paular

7. Palacio Laredo

Paseo Estacion 10, 28807 Alcala De Henares Spain +34 918 85 64 87 http://www.visitasalcala.es
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4.5 based on 120 reviews

Palacio Laredo

8. Calle Mayor

Plaza de Cervantes - Plaza de los Santos Ninos, Alcala De Henares Spain http://www.turismoalcala.es
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4.5 based on 1,000 reviews

Calle Mayor

Reviewed By Devongirlie

We happened across this amazing old porticoed street on a sunny Sunday pm, full of families enjoying themselves and lots of outside seating with everyone happily enjoying food and drinks. Would really recommend a visit .

9. Castillo de Soto de Vinuelas

Soto de Vinuelas 28760, Tres Cantos Spain http://www.castillodevinuelas.es/
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Castillo de Soto de Vinuelas

10. Plaza de Cervantes

28801 Alcala De Henares Spain http://www.turismoalcala.es
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4.5 based on 732 reviews

Plaza de Cervantes

Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States

Very lively plaza with beautiful Town Hall building, imposing Torre de Santa Maria, Alcala University nearby, and the monument to Cervantes in the middle. It is favored both by the locals and tourists.

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