Tourist attractions in Madrid, Spain tourist guide
MAdrid Attractions
Our Lady of Almudena Cathedral
Bailen St
Tel: +34 91 542 2200
Open: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Subway: Opera
Of the works of art chosen to decorate the interior of the cathedral, the pieces worth highlighting include the tomb holding the remains of Saint Isidro, patron saint of Madrid.
Royal Palace
Bailen St
Tel: +34 91 542 0049
Open: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday; closed during official events
Subway: Opera
Website: www.patrimonionacional.es (in Spanish)
17th- and 18th-century art are reflected in this palace, one of the best conserved in Europe. Paintings, frescoes, clocks, furniture, tapestries, porcelain, etc.
Changing of the Royal Guard at the Plaza de la Armera: the first Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon except on days of official receptions, in July, August and September.
Lighting of the Royal Palace: the palace is lit on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 pm to 12:00 midnight.
Retiro Park
Alcal Gate
Open: 24 hours a day
Alcal Gate
Built to commemorate Charles III's first 20 years on the throne, the arch was designed by Francesco Sabatini. It was completed nine years later and has been one of Madrid's greatest symbols ever since.
The Fountain of Cibeles
This monument shows a goddess riding in a chariot drawn by two lions. It is another reference to the formerly fertile land around Madrid. It is one of the city's famous symbols and is very close to the hearts of the Madrileos. Built in the late 18th century.
The Rastro
Ribera de Curtidores y Aledaos
Open: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday
Subway: Tirso de Molina or Puerta de Toledo
Plaza Mayor
Mayor St
Open: 24 hours a day
Subway: Puerta del Sol
Plaza de Toros Bullring
Subway: Ventas
Casa de Campo Park
Paseo de Extremadura
Subway: Lago
Zoological Gardens
Subway: Batan
Amusement Park
Opening times vary depending on the season
Subway: Batan
Faunia
Website: www.faunia.es
Warner Bros Park
Website: www.parquewarner.com
Pre-book you car hire Madrid airport to get to these wonderful places in a few minutes, in addition you won't waste all your budget in taxis.
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