Recommendations in Madrid
More to discover in Madrid
Places with the essence of the city that don't always make it onto the first visit: viewpoints, squares, art spaces and some unmissable classics.
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Temple of Debod
Plaza España and Ventura Rodríguez Metro StationTuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Free admission.
02
Pantheon of Illustrious Men
Atocha Metro StationTuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free admission.
03
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Nuevos Ministerios Metro Station (see notice)Real Madrid Stadium. The tour is open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays and public holidays from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Tours from around €37 per adult when purchased online.The Santiago Bernabéu Metro station is closed for renovations until 2027. There is a free bus (line S10) between Nuevos Ministerios and Plaza de Castilla.
04
Metropolitan Civic
Metropolitan Stadium MetroAtlético de Madrid Stadium. Tours at 11:30, 13:00, 15:30 and 17:00 h.The visit lasts about two hours.Adults €22. Children under 14, €16.
05
El Rastro Market
Metro stations La Latina, Tirso de Molina and EmbajadoresSundays and public holidays only, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free admission.
06
Moncloa Lighthouse
Moncloa Metro StationViewpoint with views of all of Madrid. Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; last entry at 7:30 p.m.Closed on Mondays. The visit lasts a maximum of 30 minutes.General admission €4.
07
Rooftop of the Riu Hotel
Plaza de España Metro StationOne of the best views of the city, at the top of the Edificio España.Access to the rooftop requires payment and the opening hours change depending on the season.View schedule and location →
08
Telefónica Foundation Space
Gran Vía Metro StationArt, technology and exhibitions in Europe's first skyscraper.Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on Mondays.Free admission.
09
Conde Duque Cultural Centre
Ventura Rodríguez Metro Station, Noviciado and San BernardoArt and exhibitions in a former 18th-century barracks.Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays and public holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.The exhibition halls are closed on Mondays.Free admission to the exhibitions.
10
The Tobacco Company
Embajadores and Lavapiés metro stationsExhibition halls in the old Tobacco Factory.Their usual opening hours are Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 20h, and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 11 to 20h.Free admission.Temporarily closed for renovations. It's best to check if it has reopened before visiting.
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CaixaForum Madrid
Metro Art StationExhibitions in the vertical garden building on Paseo del Prado.Every day, including holidays, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.General admission €6. Free admission for children under 16.
12
Ikono Madrid
Metro Station of Art and AtochaImmersive stays designed for exploring and photographing.Admission fee applies; online booking recommended.View schedule and location →
13
Sweet Space
Metro Núñez de Balboa and Rubén DaríoCandy Museum, in the ABC Serrano shopping center.Nine themed rooms; the tour lasts between 45 minutes and one hour.Admission fee applies; online booking recommended.View schedule and location →
14
Velázquez Tech Museum
Sol and Tirso de Molina Metro StationsImmersive experience about Las Meninas, next to the Jacinto Benavente square.Audio guide in Spanish and English.Admission fee applies; online booking recommended.View schedule and location →
15
Alcalá Gate
Retiro and Bank of Spain Metro StationOne of the symbols of the city, commissioned by Charles III.It can be viewed at any time. Free admission.
16
Cibeles Fountain
Bank of Spain Metro StationThe goddess Cybele in her chariot of lions, in front of the Palace of Cybele.It can be viewed at any time. Free admission.
17
Neptune Fountain
Metro Banco de España and Estación del ArteIn the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, on the axis of the Paseo del Prado.It can be viewed at any time. Free admission.
18
Plaza de España
Plaza de España Metro StationRenovated in 2021, with the Cervantes monument and views of the Royal Palace.It can be visited at any time. Free admission.
19
Plaza Mayor
Sol and Opera Metro stationsThe heart of Habsburg Madrid, with the statue of Philip III.It can be visited at any time. Free admission.
Photo credits
Images of Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses. Temple of Debod: Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Pantheon of Illustrious Men: Asqueladd (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Santiago Bernabéu Stadium: Carlos Delgado (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Cívitas Metropolitano: Zarateman (CC0) · El Rastro Market: Javier Perez Montes (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Moncloa Lighthouse: Carlos Delgado (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Rooftop of the Riu Hotel: Carlos Delgado (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Telefónica Foundation Space: Manuel M. Vicente from Spain (CC BY 2.0) · Conde Duque Cultural Center: Luis García (Zaqarbal) (CC BY-SA 3.0) · La Tabacalera: Luis García (Zaqarbal) (CC BY-SA 3.0) · CaixaForum Madrid: Paris Layton (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Puerta de Alcalá: Wikier 2017 (CC0) · Cibeles Fountain: Carlos Delgado (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Neptune Fountain: Zorritur (CC BY 2.0) · Plaza de España: Carlos Delgado (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Plaza Mayor: Carlos Delgado (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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