1. The Sofia Reina Museum and...
by si04530
1. The Sofia Reina Museum and see 'Guernica'
2. The Prado Museum
3. The Plaza Mayor
4. The Royal Palace
5. Take a day trip to Toledo
6. Take a day trip to Valle de Caidos to see Franco's monument to himself
7. Take a day trip to El Escoreal
8. Try to go to a Real Madrid futbol game This is too tough to call but for similar reasons seeing Picasso's Guernica in the Sofia Reina and then visiting Franco's grave were the two most profound highlights. The beauty of the painting which depicts the fascists destruction of the town of Guernica and the juxtaposition of Franco's grave was amazing. Every one else at his grave was Spanish and I could not believe the emotions at that site. Some spit on his grave, some danced, but no one paid their respects. An incredible experience. The picture is of the monument, built with the lives of 16,000 republican prisoners of war.
Statues of Miguel de Cervantes y Don Quixote
by Krystynn
Grab your digital camera, quick!
Pose! Say 'cheese'....
Yes, pose in front of this stone obelisk and the statue of Miguel de Cervantes (a famed Spanish author) and Don Quixote (riding on his donkey).
This famed monument is located at Plaza de Espana, located along one of the city's busiest traffic intersections.
You won't miss it. Trust me.
Real Madrid
by jose_4586
If you only go one football stadium make it the Bernabéu. The unique atmosphere and the quality of Real Madrid makes it an unforgetable experience. Everyone should experience this at least once. I lucky enough to be going to Madrid next year for my year abroad and I'm going to see every home game.
For tickets go to the Taquilla. Go for Grada Alta, Tribuna or 1er Anfiteatro as you get a view from these althoug Tribuna is rather pricey. Reckon on about 25 - 40 Euros for ticket.
Real might have not won anything recently but they're the best club in the history of football with 9 European Cups and 29 Spanish League titles.
In addition to watching a match here do the tour where you can visit the VIP box, the changing room, the museum, the presidential box and even walk round the pitch.
Puerta de Toledo
by andal13
"Puerta de Toledo" (Gate of Toledo) is an arch of triumph that José Bonaparte thought to homage his brother Napoleón, but it was actually built later, by King Fernando the 7th.
La Puerta de Toledo es un arco de triunfo que José Bonaparte ("Pepe Botella") pensó para homenajear a su hermano Napolón, pero en realidad fue contstruido después por el rey Fernando VII.
NIGHTLIFE
by Aang about General
Madrid nightlife does not start until 11-12:00.
The streets surrounding Cheuca subway, made famous by the movies of Pedro Almodovar, are full of life. The working class district of Cheuca, north of Gran Via, has Tapas bars, restaurants, discos and bars. Plaza de Cheuca, the centre of the gay community in Madrid, has fire-eaters and musicians. The LL Bar, at midnight may have a flamenco drag queen.
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Dude does not look happy to be photographed...
Scooter riders in 1964 from a bus
Plaza Mayor by night
Our tour guide during the walk
