Madrid Attractions!Madrid contains the worlds largest collection of Picassos work as well as that of many other famous Spanish artists. Living in the inspiration of the great painters, you can also see the next generation in one of the many informal galleries. The two large theme parks in Madrid are easy to get to ensuring that the Kids won´t be bored. Check out our special madrid attractions for kids section for more details about this and other kids activities. Whether young or old there is plenty for the whole family. For the big kids amongst you we have even included a whole section dedicated to
Madrids Sporting venues and clubs.
If you want to see all the attractions and have the choice of entering and leaving at your leisure the newly released
Madrid Card
Madrid Monuments & Landmarks
Monuments, Landmarks, places of "special interest". Call it what you will. All of Madrids principle buildings in one place. Make sure you see them all and not just on the postcard you buy at the airport!Detailed guides for Plaza de Colon, the Historic Plaza Mayor and Retiro park!
Conveniently located within 20 minutes walking distance of the city centre this is a novel way to reach the centre of Madrids biggest Park, Casa De Campo, and the Madrid attractions located there Theme Park, Zoo, & the venue of the Madrid Masters. Madrid BullfightWith the 2nd largest bullring in the world the Plaza de toros in Las Ventas is a monument worth seeing in its own right! Of course that doesn´t stop you from watching one of the every summer Sundays bullfights should you so wish. With ticket prices starting at as little as 3€ this is a cheap and interesting way to unlock Spain and Madrids culture! This is certainly one of the Madrid attractions you will not want to miss!Madrids GalleriesYou cannot come to Madrid and not visit the world famous galleries. The Thyssen and Prado galleries showcase the best Spanish art has to offer whilst newer and smaller studios offer the chance to purchase prints of masterpieces or originals of lesser known painters. These paintings were painted to be looked at .... so make sure you do! There is even a full page article on the famous Museo Del PradoMadrids MuseumsFacy somewhere cool and relaxing after all that walking? Madrids Natural history museum just off the Paseo de la Castellaña offers a full afternoons entertainment. Or maybe you want to understand a little more of Madrids naval history including "Cristobal Colons" (Christopher Colombus) discovery of the Americas at the Museo Naval?
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Radiating out from the centre of the city, like growth rings on a tree, Madrids history can be seen from the changing architecture.
