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Things to do in Madrid, Community of Madrid: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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.
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1. Royal Palace of Madrid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34,553 reviews
Luxurious, over-the-top rococo palace with over 2,000 opulently gilded rooms.
Reviewed By WizWiz - England, United Kingdom
The excellent audio guide was sufficient for exploring the palace without a guided tour The Palace was really impressive, the view from the Scenic viewpoint was breathtaking and the works of art inside were very antique and impressive; do make sure you include a visit to the armoury. Overall, the sheer splendour of the palace was breathtaking, every one of the rooms exquisite, and particularly the magnificent Throne Room. Well worth a visit
2. Basilica de San Miguel
3. Plaza de Oriente
4. Casa de la Panaderia
5. Cripta de la Almudena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By 598marisap - Dallas, United States
This is a beautiful cathedral. The construction start in the late 19th century, but was inaugurated by the Pope John Paul II in 1993. Although it is a modern building, it is really nice in the inside with beautiful altars and in the crypt the patroness of Madrid, Our Lady of the Almudena.
6. Monasterio Del Corpus Christi
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By TrueTexasTraveler - Amarillo, United States
If you can find it, this is a really unique experience while in Madrid. Find the buzzer outside, and let the cloistered nuns know you're there. If they're selling cookies, they'll buzz you in. Follow the signs through a courtyard and you'll end up at a lazy susan with a list of cookies for sale and the prices. You never see anyone because they're cloistered, but through the turntable you tell them what you want and put down your money. It spins, you wait a minute, it spins again and out comes your cookies. The cookies are simple but tasty. The experience is fantastic.
7. Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
El Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena de Madrid tiene como mision conservar, exhibir, investigar y comunicar los testimonios tangibles e intangibles de la historia de la diocesis de Madrid. La visita muestra a los Patronos de Madrid: La Virgen de la Almudena y San Isidro Labrador, y un recorrido por la vida de la Iglesia a traves de los siete sacramentos. Con el fin de que cada uno descubra, reflexione y construya valores de fe, historia y union con la Iglesia de Madrid, su Catedral y su Patrona, a partir de su propia experiencia.
8. Palacio de Gaviria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By amrptravel
The Temporary Exhibition of Brueghel and the art-work of the some members of the same family, AMAZING!
