Tops attractions in Madrid

Madrid, is one of the greatest cities in the world

Madrid, the capital city of Spain, is one of the greatest cities in the world and the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin. This cosmopolitan city has a lot of influence in politics, education, entertainment, environment, media, fashion, science, and arts around the world, but also Madrid is characterized by a passionate cultural and artistic activity with a lot of great historical and cultural attractions. 

Madrid is the most tourist city of Spain, the fourth-most tourist of the continent, the 10th most livable city in the world according to Monocle magazine, and the 12th greenest European city in 2010.

The Top Attractions in Madrid

Madrid has many incredible attractions, and to us these are the Top Attractions in Madrid:

1. The Prado Museum. – It is one of the most ranked museums among the leading art galleries in the world and the most visited attractions in Madrid. It houses a great collection of about 9,000 paintings, 5,000 drawings, 2,000 prints, 1,000 coins and medals, and approximately 2,000 decorative objects with masterpieces by El Greco, Velazquez, Goya, and Murillo. It is a paradise for art lovers.

2. Retiro Park. – It is the most popular park in Madrid where many Madrilenian families go for a leisure walk, it is always full of street musicians and artists, sidewalk painters, fortune tellers, and more. Here you can taste the most delicious Spanish Tapas. It is the location of the Ejercito Museum and in the south of this park we can find the Palace of Crystal and the Palacio de Velázquez.

3. Puerta del Sol. – It is a central square in Madrid, a good point to start discovering the city, near the Plaza Mayor, the Opera House and the Plaza de Cibeles. It is also the location of the most famous symbol of Madrid, El Oso and El Madroño, and of the Mail House

4. Plaza Mayor.- The beautiful central square, austere in comparison with the rest of Madrid. It contains monuments like statue of King Philip’s III. The Plaza Mayor is the center of many Madrid festivities. 

5. Royal Palace.- It is the largest and one of the most Emblematic palaces in Europe, very related with the origins of Madrid. It has more than 2000 luxuriously decorated rooms. Here you can also enjoy the Royal Botanic garden.

6. The Park Warner Bross Madrid.- It is a theme park, where you can have a great time and enjoy with friends and family, another kind of entertainment  with one of the highest roller coasters in Europe.

Madrid has countless amazing attractions, take your time to enjoy the city and the best attractions of Madrid.