Madrid Favorites

 15 Reviews  There are two interesting things in this square. First is the statue of a bear, symbol of Madrid, eating fruit from the tree. Second one is the spot on the ground, which shows the middle of Spain. I... 

 20 Reviews  Plaza Mayor was fascinating to me as it was not at all similar to than to be in hectic downtown. I enjoyed the air and space around me, the old big statues, the historical nicely painted buildings -... 

 38 Reviews  We loved walking around the city. I totally adore the houses with balconies and different types of windows. It looks so fresh and sunny. Probably because i am from Czech and we dont have such type of... 

 11 Reviews  Most of Madrileños are first or second generation and very few can claim to have their roots in the city. Despite the lack of roots in the majority of its inhabitants, Madrid has a strong personality,... 

 7 Reviews  Two other important painters not to miss are Miro and Dali. Miro is a surrealistic painter and his paintings from the twenties are inspired by catalan popular art. such elements are to be seen in his... 

 7 Reviews  At Plaza de Colon there is a long, wide fountain that flows down into a pool below. I tried to take a fun picture or two, they turned out okay I guess. Just over my head in this shot is where the big... 

 15 Reviews  This row of sculptures can be found right in front of the royal palace. Actually, these are not just sculptures these are queens that originally were planned to be placed on top of the palace. But the... 

 10 Reviews  Plaza de Cibeles:The Fuente de Cibeles stand in the middle of the busy traffic island at the junction of the Paseo del Prado and the Calle de Alcala. This fine sculpted fountain is named after Cibele,... 

 10 Reviews  The Retiro park is the well known spot to cool down in summer. A less known spot, but nonetheless very relaxing is the Real Jardin Botanico. Its situated south of the Prado. There is a diversity on... 

 17 Reviews  This park was originally built for king Felipe IV and was opened to the public in the 1800's. The Palacio de Cristal (see pics) was built in 1887. It was originally used to display exotic plants. Now... 

 11 Reviews  The Prado has also a large collection of Italien Art. Botticelli's history of Nastagio degli Onesti depicts a vision of a k knight who is forever damned to haunt his beloved and kill her is an example... 

 9 Reviews  I want repeat many useful tips you may find all over the Internet about Madrid and things too see there. After all, what you're looking for may not coincede with what I saw/liked, so I suggest... 

 6 Reviews  In addition to the Royal Tapestry Factory and the Royal Palace (their Armory is interesting) you might do the hop-on-hop-off bus early in the visit. This will give you an overview. I have not taken... 

 5 Reviews  This is one of the largest bullfighting ring in Spain. There are usually bullfights on Sundays and holidays between Easter and October; and just about daily from May through beginning of June. Calle... 

 3 Reviews  In this square you see the Town Hall (17th century); the Tower of the Lujanes; built in the 15th century in mudejar style and the House of the Cisneros; a former plateresque palace from the 16th... 

 3 Reviews  The architecture of this city is stunning Many fine buildings adorn the city I especially liked the Puerta de Alcala a great entrance to Retro Park. The gate has it's origins in 1559 when Margarita of... 

 1 Review  While making my way to the metro at La Latina, a few doors from the indoor market, I found a small shop selling crisps (home-made I presume) The lady was very nice, so were the crisps. I know the area... 

 1 Review  This is Madrid´s main train station and it is a very original one. I's like a botanical garden complete with ferns, palm trees, and other temperate zone plants. It´s a beautiful, yet humid place and... 

 Redang Says:  * Centro de Turismo de Madrid (Madrid Tourism Centre)Plaza Mayor, 2728013 MadridEspaña/Spain- Tel: (+34) 91 588 16 36- Internet: www.esmadrid.es- E mail:... 

 Redang Says:  What's the weather look like (or will be)?- In Spanish- In EnglishOther webs:- www.madridman.com/weather.html (English)- www.tutiempo.net/weather/index.php... 

 Redang Says:  Other useful phone numbers:* Emergencies: 112* National Police: 091* Local Police: 092* Lost & Found: 91 527 95 90* In case you lose your credit card:- 4B: 91... 

 Redang Says:  As many of you know, this currency (Euro), is currently used in 17 European countries. The list, in alphabetical order and the date of entry, is:- Austria:... 

 risse73 Says:  Went to a Flamenco dance performance in November of 2010, and made sure to dress in appropriate evening attire. I do not think there is any dress code per se,...