What to do and see in Community of Madrid, Spain: The Best Places and Tips

March 13, 2018 Ying Subia

Community of Madrid in Spain, from Europe region, is best know for Parks. Discover best things to do in Community of Madrid with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Community of Madrid

1. Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro)

Between C. Alfonso XII and Avenida de Menendez Pelayo, 28010 Madrid, Spain +34 915 30 00 41
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro)

Peaceful urban park centered around a beautiful lake.

Reviewed By Matt C - Sacramento, California

We were there on Saturday, March 24. That same day, a child was killed by a falling tree. Instead of roping off the affected area, a small portion of the park --- the officials decided to close the Entire Park for a whole week. (This is Semana Santa, one of the busiest tourist weeks of the season!)
For this reason, I'm giving the park a poor grade.

2. Prado National Museum

Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain +34 902 10 70 77
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 45 reviews

Prado National Museum

The Prado has one of the largest art collections in the world, and is best known for its diverse assortment of works by Velasquez, Goya and El Greco.

Reviewed By kathy1966 - virginia

One of the greatest collections of works by de Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, Rubens, and many other masters. You could easily spend anywhere from 4-5 hours to a few days at this museum.
We purchased the Paseo del Arte ticket at the less crowded Thyssen-Bornemisza and were able to gain entrance to a much shorter ticket line. We also needed to pick up a free ticket for our son (under 18) and were able to do this in the same ticket line as well. There are staff at the ticket lines to help direct you to these lines, so don't hesitate to ask for help. You can also leave the museum for lunch and return the same day. Just make sure you get your ticket stamped.

3. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza)

Paseo Prado 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain +34 917 91 13 70
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza)

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum offers visitors an overview of art from the 13th century to the late 20th century. In the nearly one thousand works on display, visitors can contemplate the major periods and pictorial schools of western art such as the Renaissance, Mannerism, the Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism and the art of the 19th and 20th centuries up to Pop Art. The museum also features works from some movements not represented in state-owned collections, such as Impressionism, Fauvism, German Expressionism and the experimental avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. In addition, it boasts an important collection of 19th-century American painting not found in any other European museum institutions.

Reviewed By PeterDane - Denmark

A stunning selection of fabulous paintings. I little bit pricey I think compared to museums in Madrid but not excessively so.

4. Stadio Santiago Bernabeu

Avenida de Concha Espina 1 | Bernabeu Stadium, Tower B, 28036 Madrid, Spain +34 913 98 43 00
Excellent
70%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Stadio Santiago Bernabeu

Reviewed By Terrycharleton - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The tour around here is fantastic, its self guided and takes you to all the good parts of the stadium including the dressing room. Takes a couple of hours to do properly, well worth it!

5. Royal Palace of Madrid

Calle Bailen, 28071 Madrid, Spain +34 914 54 88 00
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Royal Palace of Madrid

Luxurious, over-the-top rococo palace with over 2,000 opulently gilded rooms.

Reviewed By kathy1966 - virginia

Our family really enjoyed touring the Royal Palace. Audio guide is very informative and interesting. Online prepurchase of tickets allowed us to avoid ticket buying line which already had formed before the 10 am opening time. We spent about 2 hours at the palace and its armory.

6. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

Calle de Santa Isabel 52, 28012 Madrid, Spain +34 917 74 10 00
Excellent
55%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

World famous modern art museum featuring a diverse collection of 20th century Spanish art, from Picasso to Solana.

Reviewed By EagerBeaver_37 - Toronto, Canada

Dedicated to 20th century Spanish art. Highlights for me were the Picasso. Dali and Miro paintings. Picasso's "Guernica" leaves an everlasting impression and makes you think about the sufferings during the civil war in Spain in the 30s - and what is still happening around the world today Like at the Prado there were many, many school classes of quite young kids, who were walking around hand in hand and sitting in front of selected paintings, getting an art lesson, which I feared might often be above their age level. But they were very cute, silent and well behaved, sitting there in rapt attention. What an introduction to art and history of their country. It must build great pride and understanding of their nation. It was Very touching to watch. - By the way, the admittance is free for seniors (over 65). Just show your proof at the ticket counter.

7. Gran Via

28013 Madrid, Spain
Excellent
52%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Gran Via

Reviewed By Marian Z - New York City, New York

This metro station is essentially in the center of the city! Gran Via is where there are tons of shops (major chains and not) and many restaurants!

8. Templo de Debod

Paseo de Rosales, Madrid, Spain +34 913 66 74 15
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Templo de Debod

The Egyptian temple dating back to the second century B.C. was transported to Madrid’s Cuartel de la Montana Park.

Reviewed By dragon789wv - Agoura Hills, California

My wife and I were here, as we had read about this attraction. Unfortunately, we could not come at dusk as we had originally planned, but it still had great views.
Very calm with the waters, beautiful views, relaxing.
On the day that we visited, unfortunately, the interior was closed to the public for a week or so! That could be why it wasn't overly crowded that day.

9. Plaza Mayor

Calle Gerona 4, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Excellent
44%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 19 reviews

Plaza Mayor

Huge plaza packed with cafes, bars and tourists.

Reviewed By Shami E

I was there to see the ancient history of mankind. There are also some coffee restaurant where you can sit and chill out. Some kind of random entertainment is always going on there to collect attraction for tourists. Always nice and informative place to go.

10. Mercado San Miguel

Plaza San Miguel, 28005 Madrid, Spain +34 915 42 49 36
Excellent
52%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Mercado San Miguel

Reviewed By AlicejaneEvans - London, United Kingdom

I would go often if I lived in Madrid :) You have to go!!! I was there at night! Amazing! be sure to have a table before order lots of things ahaha Amazing food! I loved it

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