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Best Things to Do in Madrid

Akshay Kulkarni
The city that embraces soccer, art and fashion - Madrid, renders lots of exciting things to do and plenty of magnificent places to adore. Find out the 13 most incredible things and places to enjoy while visiting the capital of Spain.

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Explore the Royal Palace of Madrid to experience Spanish royalty and history.
Visit the Prado Museum to explore Spanish history and culture through art.

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Plaza Mayor: Eat, drink, and be merry amidst its historical charm.
Beat the heat or savor the green at El Retiro Park. With a lake and an artificial pond near by, unwind yourself by lounging around this park.

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Puerta del Sol: Madrid's vibrant hub, featuring the iconic El Oso y el Madroño statue.

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Get a taste of the magnificent Egyptian architecture at the Temple of Debod.
Did You Know?
This temple was donated to Spain as a sign of gratitude from the Egyptian state in 1968.

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Mercado De San Miguel: Dive into authentic Madrilenian delicacies and street food.
El Rastro: Spain's famous open-air flea market, open Sundays and holidays from 9 am to 3 pm.

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Plaza de Toros: Spain's top bullring, with a Bullfighting museum and Virtual Bullfighting Game.

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Gran Via: Madrid's Spanish Broadway, filled with restaurants, malls, and majestic architecture, a must-visit for a complete Madrid experience.

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Plaza de España: Cervantes Monument by Rafael Martinez Zapatero and Lorenzo Coullaut Valera, 1915.

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Almudena Cathedral: Neo-Gothic masterpiece with an elegant museum showcasing church history.
Visit Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for an immersive tour, including the presidential box, press room, and dressing room. Dive into club history at the "Best Club Ever Room."