Guidebook for Madrid

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Guidebook for Madrid

Arts & Culture

The Prado Museum is one of the most prestigious art museums in the world. Storing over 8,000 master pieces, the Prado Museum offers an expansive survey of Western painting. Velazquez, Goya and Murillo
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プラド美術館
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón
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The Prado Museum is one of the most prestigious art museums in the world. Storing over 8,000 master pieces, the Prado Museum offers an expansive survey of Western painting. Velazquez, Goya and Murillo
The Reina Sofía is Spain’s national museum of 20th century art. The central building of the museum was once an 18th-century hospital. Located near Atocha train and metro stations, it is worth a visit
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ソフィア王妃芸術センター
52 C. de Sta. Isabel
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The Reina Sofía is Spain’s national museum of 20th century art. The central building of the museum was once an 18th-century hospital. Located near Atocha train and metro stations, it is worth a visit
Named after its founder, it is an art museum located at Paseo del Prado, one of the city’s main boulevards. It is part of the Golden Triangle of Art, Dürer, Caravaggio, Rubens, Gauguin, Van Gogh, ...
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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del Prado
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Named after its founder, it is an art museum located at Paseo del Prado, one of the city’s main boulevards. It is part of the Golden Triangle of Art, Dürer, Caravaggio, Rubens, Gauguin, Van Gogh, ...
This new centre is conceived as a 21st century sociocultural centre. CaixaForum emerges as a live space, opening its doors to old, modern and contemporary art, to music and poetry festivals, to ...
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CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del Prado
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This new centre is conceived as a 21st century sociocultural centre. CaixaForum emerges as a live space, opening its doors to old, modern and contemporary art, to music and poetry festivals, to ...
The Naval Museum presently forms part of the Spanish Naval Headquarters in Madrid and is one of the most important naval museums in the world. It shows the history of the Spanish Navy until now.
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マドリード海軍博物館
3 P.º del Prado
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The Naval Museum presently forms part of the Spanish Naval Headquarters in Madrid and is one of the most important naval museums in the world. It shows the history of the Spanish Navy until now.
The House of America is located in the Linares Palace (1884), an exquisite palace that can be seen by the public, although it is open to the public only on Saturdays and Sundays.
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カサ・デ・アメリカ
s/n Plaza Cibeles
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The House of America is located in the Linares Palace (1884), an exquisite palace that can be seen by the public, although it is open to the public only on Saturdays and Sundays.
The National Library of Spain is a major public library, the largest in Spain. It is located on the Paseo de Recoletos and has a very interesting history. The library was founded by Philip V in 1712
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スペイン国立図書館
20-22 P.º de Recoletos
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The National Library of Spain is a major public library, the largest in Spain. It is located on the Paseo de Recoletos and has a very interesting history. The library was founded by Philip V in 1712
The National Archaeological Museum of Spain was founded in 1867 by Isabella II, and its purpose was to be a depository for numismatic, archaeological, ethno-graphical and decorative art collection
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国立考古学博物館
13 Calle de Serrano
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The National Archaeological Museum of Spain was founded in 1867 by Isabella II, and its purpose was to be a depository for numismatic, archaeological, ethno-graphical and decorative art collection
The Institute of Culture and History run by Fundación Mapfre is a very recommended place. Not only it is free but also always hosts popular and interesting exhibitions
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マプフレ財団
23 P.º de Recoletos
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The Institute of Culture and History run by Fundación Mapfre is a very recommended place. Not only it is free but also always hosts popular and interesting exhibitions
The Cervantes Institute is a worldwide non-profit organization named after Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), author of Don Quixote and perhaps the most important figure in the history of Spanish lit
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Instituto Cervantes
49 C. de Alcalá
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The Cervantes Institute is a worldwide non-profit organization named after Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616), author of Don Quixote and perhaps the most important figure in the history of Spanish lit
In 2012 opened in Madrid the new Espacio Fundación Telefónica. Located in the historic headquarters of the company, in the Gran Vía, these new galleries were born to host the 21st century new culture
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テレフォニカビル
3 C/ Gran Vía
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In 2012 opened in Madrid the new Espacio Fundación Telefónica. Located in the historic headquarters of the company, in the Gran Vía, these new galleries were born to host the 21st century new culture
The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, located on the Calle de Alcalá, currently functions as a museum and gallery. Most Spanish art masters have studied or taught here.
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Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando Museum
13 C. de Alcalá
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The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, located on the Calle de Alcalá, currently functions as a museum and gallery. Most Spanish art masters have studied or taught here.
El Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales is the former palace of King Charles I of Spain and Isabel of Portugal in the 16th century. Created in 1559 by Joanna of Austria, it still hosts cloistered nuns!!
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デスカルサス・レアレス修道院
3 Plaza de las Descalzas
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El Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales is the former palace of King Charles I of Spain and Isabel of Portugal in the 16th century. Created in 1559 by Joanna of Austria, it still hosts cloistered nuns!!
The Palace, built between 1883 and 1893, was conceived as a museum to house and host the works of art collected by the Marquis of Cerralbo. Its decoration reminds VillaJardines.
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セラルボ美術館
17 C. de Ventura Rodríguez
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The Palace, built between 1883 and 1893, was conceived as a museum to house and host the works of art collected by the Marquis of Cerralbo. Its decoration reminds VillaJardines.
The home of Opera in Madrid :-)
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テアトロ・レアル
s/n Pl. de Isabel II
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The home of Opera in Madrid :-)
Home to the Kings of Spain from Carlos III to Alfonso XIII, Madrid’s Royal Palace is no longer the royal family’s home, though it continues to be their official residence. Now it is a museum
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The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de Bailén
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Home to the Kings of Spain from Carlos III to Alfonso XIII, Madrid’s Royal Palace is no longer the royal family’s home, though it continues to be their official residence. Now it is a museum
Madrid’s La Almudena Cathedral was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. It houses works of great artistic value, and the dome which crowns the building offers a spectacular view over the city.
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アルムデナ大聖堂
10 C. de Bailén
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Madrid’s La Almudena Cathedral was consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. It houses works of great artistic value, and the dome which crowns the building offers a spectacular view over the city.
Founded in 1882 it is one of the most important private cultural centres in Europe and is characterised by its open attitude towards outstanding innovative artistic trends. A multidisciplinary centre.
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Círculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de Alcalá
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Founded in 1882 it is one of the most important private cultural centres in Europe and is characterised by its open attitude towards outstanding innovative artistic trends. A multidisciplinary centre.
Located in the former palace of the Marquis of Matallana, built in 1776, it accommodates an interesting collection of 19th century painting, furniture and decorative arts
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ロマン主義博物館
13 C. de San Mateo
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Located in the former palace of the Marquis of Matallana, built in 1776, it accommodates an interesting collection of 19th century painting, furniture and decorative arts

Sightseeing

The Royal Botanical Gardens were founded in 1755 by the King of Spain Ferdinand VI and is one of the oldest in the world. It is Madrid’s best museum of plants and flowers. Located on Paseo del Prado
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王立植物園
2 Plaza de Murillo
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The Royal Botanical Gardens were founded in 1755 by the King of Spain Ferdinand VI and is one of the oldest in the world. It is Madrid’s best museum of plants and flowers. Located on Paseo del Prado
Cibeles Culture and Citizenship Centro Centro, colloquially “5Cs”, is a space for reflection in the areas of culture, citizenship and creative management of public spaces. Good views!!
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CentroCentro
1 Plaza Cibeles
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Cibeles Culture and Citizenship Centro Centro, colloquially “5Cs”, is a space for reflection in the areas of culture, citizenship and creative management of public spaces. Good views!!
In 1924 the Telefónica building was one of the first skyscrapers built in Europe and the first built in Spain.
Calle Gran Vía, 28
28 Calle Gran Vía
In 1924 the Telefónica building was one of the first skyscrapers built in Europe and the first built in Spain.

Shopping

Pedestrian street and a cool style for a younger audience. There are brands like Calvin Klein, Adidas, Custo, Levi’s, Quicksilver, Diesel, Burberry, Michael Kors, Mac or Swarovski but most are retail
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Calle de Fuencarral
Calle de Fuencarral
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Pedestrian street and a cool style for a younger audience. There are brands like Calvin Klein, Adidas, Custo, Levi’s, Quicksilver, Diesel, Burberry, Michael Kors, Mac or Swarovski but most are retail
Preciados is a street with many shops. Ranked fifth in the streets of the world where the rent is more expensive. It is famous for the presence of El Corte Ingles and other international franchises.
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Calle de Preciados
Calle de Preciados
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Preciados is a street with many shops. Ranked fifth in the streets of the world where the rent is more expensive. It is famous for the presence of El Corte Ingles and other international franchises.
There are also fine antique dealers. Get into an antique shop and let yourself go with the wonders of the past. This neighborhood is perfect for walking, watching, buying, relaxing, or simply enjoying
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Calle de Preciados
Calle de Preciados
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There are also fine antique dealers. Get into an antique shop and let yourself go with the wonders of the past. This neighborhood is perfect for walking, watching, buying, relaxing, or simply enjoying
This is one of the most upscale neighborhoods of the city centers in Europe, where you can find cool restaurants, fashion bars and expensive shops. The main avenues are Serrano and Velázquez
Calle de Jorge Juan
Calle de Jorge Juan
This is one of the most upscale neighborhoods of the city centers in Europe, where you can find cool restaurants, fashion bars and expensive shops. The main avenues are Serrano and Velázquez
Loewe is a Spanish luxury fashion house based in Madrid, though it is owned by LVMH. It is an “Official Supplier to the Spanish Royal Crown“. Loewe’s story goes back to 1846
Calle Gran Vía, 3
3 Calle Gran Vía
Loewe is a Spanish luxury fashion house based in Madrid, though it is owned by LVMH. It is an “Official Supplier to the Spanish Royal Crown“. Loewe’s story goes back to 1846
Zara is a Spanish clothing and accessories retailer. It is the flagship chain store of the Inditex group; the fashion group also owns brands such as Massimo Dutti, Pull and Bear, Uterqüe, Stradivarius
Calle Gran Vía, 40
40 Calle Gran Vía
Zara is a Spanish clothing and accessories retailer. It is the flagship chain store of the Inditex group; the fashion group also owns brands such as Massimo Dutti, Pull and Bear, Uterqüe, Stradivarius
H&M has two big stores in Gran Via and both are located in very interesting buildings. One in number 32 and the other in 37
Calle Gran Vía, 37
37 Calle Gran Vía
H&M has two big stores in Gran Via and both are located in very interesting buildings. One in number 32 and the other in 37
H&M has two big stores in Gran Via and both are located in very interesting buildings.
Calle Gran Vía, 32
H&M has two big stores in Gran Via and both are located in very interesting buildings.
This five-storey megastore has a terrific range of musical offer, ranging from flamenco and world music to classical, as well as electronic equipment and books in several languages.
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Callao
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This five-storey megastore has a terrific range of musical offer, ranging from flamenco and world music to classical, as well as electronic equipment and books in several languages.
The Apple world in a 1812 building.
Puerta del Sol, 1
1 Puerta del Sol
The Apple world in a 1812 building.
El Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid. For more than 250 years, it is held every Sunday during the year. It is located just south of La Latina metro station.
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Plaza de Cascorro
Plaza de Cascorro
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El Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid. For more than 250 years, it is held every Sunday during the year. It is located just south of La Latina metro station.
Known among neighbors by the enthusiasm they put into their work, as well as for the careful treatment of flowers. Not a fancy flower shop, just where locals regularly buy at reasonable prices.
Calle de Víctor Hugo
Calle de Víctor Hugo
Known among neighbors by the enthusiasm they put into their work, as well as for the careful treatment of flowers. Not a fancy flower shop, just where locals regularly buy at reasonable prices.
This cute book shop sells amazing editions on photography, design, advertising, illustration, fashion, urban art, architecture, music, crafts, fascinating comics, interesting books of poetry and essay
Calle Hernán Cortés, 7
This cute book shop sells amazing editions on photography, design, advertising, illustration, fashion, urban art, architecture, music, crafts, fascinating comics, interesting books of poetry and essay

Food Scene

Very lively, with many street cafes and boutique shops. Lonely Planet describes it as “extravagantly gay, lively young, and always inclusive regardless of your sexual orientation”.
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Chueca
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Very lively, with many street cafes and boutique shops. Lonely Planet describes it as “extravagantly gay, lively young, and always inclusive regardless of your sexual orientation”.
Popular. Until midnight!!
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サンミゲル市場
s/n Pl. de San Miguel
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Popular. Until midnight!!
The Letras is also known as the neighborhood of the writers, the muses and the arts, named after the intense literary activity developed here from the 15th to 17th centuries.
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ウェルタス通り
Calle de las Huertas
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The Letras is also known as the neighborhood of the writers, the muses and the arts, named after the intense literary activity developed here from the 15th to 17th centuries.

Drinks & Nightlife

The Letras is also known as the neighborhood of the writers, the muses and the arts, named after the intense literary activity developed here from the 15th to 17th centuries.
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サンタ・アナ広場
2 Plaza de Sta. Ana
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The Letras is also known as the neighborhood of the writers, the muses and the arts, named after the intense literary activity developed here from the 15th to 17th centuries.

Essentials

El Corte Inglés is the biggest department store group in Europe and ranks fourth worldwide. Great supermarket!!
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Sol
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El Corte Inglés is the biggest department store group in Europe and ranks fourth worldwide. Great supermarket!!
In the neighborhood since 1972, this bakery is also a very popular pastry shop. Their tiny cupcakes are delicate and delicious.
Calle de Hortaleza, 9
9 Calle de Hortaleza
In the neighborhood since 1972, this bakery is also a very popular pastry shop. Their tiny cupcakes are delicate and delicious.
If you are in the center of Madrid wishing you could find a little healthy snack, you can go to this gluten-free bakery. Celicioso offers beautiful gluten-free cupcakes, pastries...
Calle Hortaleza, 3
If you are in the center of Madrid wishing you could find a little healthy snack, you can go to this gluten-free bakery. Celicioso offers beautiful gluten-free cupcakes, pastries...
Small and cozy, Pomme Sucre bakery can turn you into a chocoholic with coulants, brownies, cakes, chocolates and cookies.
Calle del Barquillo, 10
10 Calle del Barquillo
Small and cozy, Pomme Sucre bakery can turn you into a chocoholic with coulants, brownies, cakes, chocolates and cookies.
Here you will find pork derivates like specific hams and sausages, plus cheese, wines & cavas and different types of oils for cooking. Some of the pork derivatives are not at all expensive and are ok
Calle de los Jardines, 23
23 Calle de los Jardines
Here you will find pork derivates like specific hams and sausages, plus cheese, wines & cavas and different types of oils for cooking. Some of the pork derivatives are not at all expensive and are ok
The Mercado de San Anton is a popular gourmet food market located in the Chueca area.
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Calle Augusto Figueroa
Calle de Augusto Figueroa
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The Mercado de San Anton is a popular gourmet food market located in the Chueca area.

Everything Else

On a centenary well in the old neighborhood of Almudaina, the Arab baths in Madrid are a great option to combat daily stress while getting to know the millenary essence of Arab-Andalusian culture.
Calle de Atocha, 14
14 Calle de Atocha
On a centenary well in the old neighborhood of Almudaina, the Arab baths in Madrid are a great option to combat daily stress while getting to know the millenary essence of Arab-Andalusian culture.
A Health Centre in Madrid (Centro de Salud) is basically a Public Primary Care center (or simply family doctors) and aims to cure minor injuries or divert patients to a specialist.
Carrera de San Jerónimo, 32
A Health Centre in Madrid (Centro de Salud) is basically a Public Primary Care center (or simply family doctors) and aims to cure minor injuries or divert patients to a specialist.
Comercial Amparo was founded in 1861 and is very popular among locals in search of specific cotton threads, strange buttons, laces, ribbons, trimmings, needles, threads, specific scissors for sewing,
Calle Marqués Viudo de Pontejos, 5
Comercial Amparo was founded in 1861 and is very popular among locals in search of specific cotton threads, strange buttons, laces, ribbons, trimmings, needles, threads, specific scissors for sewing,
The Palacio de Santa Ana is a place to feel great in an emblematic area of Madrid, located next to the Hotel Me. This sports and wellness center in Madrid downtown has a small fitness room
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Plaza del Ángel
1 Pl. del Ángel
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The Palacio de Santa Ana is a place to feel great in an emblematic area of Madrid, located next to the Hotel Me. This sports and wellness center in Madrid downtown has a small fitness room
The Town Hall Police is located in Montera Street. It is available to citizens who wish to make suggestions, ask for information or file complaints about safety, for assessment or intervention of law
Calle de la Montera, 16
16 Calle de la Montera
The Town Hall Police is located in Montera Street. It is available to citizens who wish to make suggestions, ask for information or file complaints about safety, for assessment or intervention of law
If you suffer a robbery or an attack you should report the incident as soon as possible to the Police Station (in Spanish, Comisaría) in Leganitos St, and make an official statement (denuncia)
C. de Leganitos, 19
19 Calle de Leganitos
If you suffer a robbery or an attack you should report the incident as soon as possible to the Police Station (in Spanish, Comisaría) in Leganitos St, and make an official statement (denuncia)