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Come to Madrid – 10 Things to Do In Madrid

15 August 2009 214 views No Comment

Madrid, Spain is truly a great place for tourists and vacationers. Aside from the Smörgåsbord of architectural, historical, and cultural sites, there is also a varied selection of activities you can try during your stay there. It doesn’t even matter whether you’re alone, traveling with friends or family, or honeymooning with your spouse. You will surely find something that will suit your unique preference and style. Make sure to include these incredibly interesting places in your Madrid travel itinerary.

1. Tour the Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor is at the center of Madrid. During the Spanish Inquisition, it was used as “autos de fe” against people accused of being heretics, as well as the executions of those found guilty and sentenced to death. Nowadays, you can take a stroll through the plaza while admiring breathtaking architecture and murals. You can also purchase an original painting in watercolor done by any of the pavement artists that hound the grounds.

2. Visit Palacio Real
Palacio Real is a colossal palace that holds the honor of being the largest palace in Western Europe. It stands on an area of more the 135,000 m² with more that 2,800 rooms. The palace houses various historical collections including the Royal Armoury, the only complete Stradivarius string quartet in the world, tapestry, porcelain, furniture, etc. A stroll along the grounds outside is enough to occupy a whole morning.

3. Tour the Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle is composed of Spain’s three most remarkable art museums, all of which are a mere 15 minutes walk from each other. The museums are Museo del Prado, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. Museo del Prado houses a vast selection of paintings and sculptures, including over 100 paintings of Francisco Goya. Reina Sofia, on the other hand, boasts of a collection of 20th century art, foremost of which is Pablo Picasso’s Guernica. The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza contains the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection, once the largest private collection in the world, second only to that of the Queen of Britain. The collection consists of over 1,600 paintings of impressionists, expressionists, as well as European and American paintings from the latter half of the 20th century.

4. Watch Real Madrid
Get a healthy dose of adrenaline and excitement by watching the Real Madrid play at the Bernabeu Stadium. Real Madrid is one of the best teams in Spanish football. If you take a guided tour, you will be able to walk down the players’ tunnel, stand in the Presidential box and even visit the dressing rooms.

5. Visit Faunia
Faunia is a famous nature theme park. It protects 3,500 animals in four zones with 10 pavilions, that feature almost everything from arctic regions to tropical rainforests.

6. Ski at Xanadu Snow Park
Xanadu Snow Park features two slopes, one for beginners, and one for those who are intermediates to experts. If you don’t like to ski, you can still spend time in Xanadu’s shopping complex, one of the largest in Spain, which features a cinema, 10-pin bowling, go-karting, and mini golf.

7. Take the Teleferico Cable Cars
The Teleferico cable cars affords a view of the city, including the Parque del Oaste, the Manzanares River, Palacio Royal, etc. during a more or less 15-minute ride.

8. Retiro Park
Retiro is a large boating lake. After getting tired from rowing a boat, you can get refreshments at one of the many cafes in the park. You can also be serenaded by one of many street musicians.

9. Medina Mayrit Arabic Baths
The Medina Mayrit Arabic Baths are Turksih style steam baths that are situated at the heart of the city.

10. Go bar-hopping and clubbing
Madrid has a large number of Irish, Latino, and Flamenco bars, as well as dance clubs. Huertas near Plaza Sta. Ana is very popular place where young people can go drinking and dancing. Palacio Gaviria is also a dance club that also offers tango lessons on weekdays. El Tempranillo is a bar that boasts of an impressive collection of wines and tapas.

Indeed, Madrid is a haven for tourists who want to get to know more of a new place’s history and everyday life. If you are set to travel to Spain, you should definitely include a visit to these places in your Madrid travel plans. For historical places, it is best to bring with you a Madrid travel guide that will include several comments about the places you are visiting. If you will be traveling without a guide, get a Madrid travel map for yourself. To avoid inconveniences such as climate changes or heavy traffic, be sure to be informed of any Madrid travel advisory.