🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

Madrid

Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU). In our opinion, the four most famous sights to do or see are El Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real (King Palace) and Palacio de Cristal. Are you planning to visit Madrid? See all our recommendations below!

Our recommendations:

El Retiro Park

El Retiro park is an oasis of calm in busy Madrid. It is the most famous park in all of Madrid, in the heart of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Until the 17th century, this park was the private park of the royal family. Fortunately, it is now an open city park…

Plaza Mayor

The Plaza Mayor is Madrid’s most famous square, located in the center of one of the oldest parts of the city. The square, formerly called: Plaza del Arrabal, was built in 1577. In the middle of the square is the beautiful equestrian statue of Felipe III…

Royal Palace of Madrid

The Royal Palace of Madrid, is the royal palace of the King of Spain, Felipe VI. and one of the main attractions of the city. With an area of over 135,000 m² and more than 3,418 rooms, this is the largest royal palace in the world. The royal family only uses the palace…

Palacio de Cristal

In the middle of the gigantic city park: El Retiro park is Palacio de Cristal, or the glass palace. The Palacio de Cristal, in the shape of a Greek cross, is made almost entirely of glass set in an iron framework on a brick base, which is decorated with ceramics. Built in 1887…