Madrid Real: a journey from the throne to hidden corners

1. Palacio Real de Madrid PlaceAttractions Palacio

   

   The Palacio Real de Madrid is the largest palace in Europa Occidental. Its halls have witnessed centuries of Spanish history and are ready to tell the story. In addition, the palace is the residence of the Rey de España and is open to the public.

2. Palacio Real de El Pardo PlaceAttractions El Pardo

   

   A historic site from the XV century to the present day, residence of kings, and even of Francisco Franco until 1975, the Palacio Real de El Pardo holds centuries of Spanish history and heritage.

3. Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial PlaceAttractions

   

   Some Spaniards are convinced that the “eighth wonder of the world” lies within the Kingdom’s territory, and it is the monastery of El Escorial, on the outskirts of Madrid.

4. Iglesia de San Nicolás

   

5. Galería de las Colecciones Reales PlaceMuseums Palacio

   

   It is the custodian of a royal heritage of incalculable value.

6. Palacio de Cibeles PlaceMuseums Los Jerónimos

   

7. Edificio Telefónica PlaceEducational centres Universidad

   

8. Jardines de Sabatini PlaceAttractions Palacio

   

   It is a true earthly paradise. Here, the song of birds is drowned out by the fragrance of beautiful flowers and the murmur of fountains.

9. La Terraza del Campo del Moro PlaceAttractions Palacio

   

   A new gastro-oasis in the heart of Madrid: a terrace with views of the Palacio Real.

10. Parque El Capricho PlaceAttractions Alameda de Osuna

    

11. Plaza de Oriente PlaceAttractions Palacio

    

    Plaza de Oriente is a majestic square in central Madrid, between Palacio Real and Teatro Real. It is one of the city’s most iconic and beautiful places.

12. Plaza de San Antonio

    

    Address

    Pl. de San Antonio
13. El Teatro Real PlaceTheatres Palacio

    

    More than just a venue, it is a cultural meeting point for lovers of opera and classical music

14. Museo del Romanticismo PlaceMuseums Justicia

    

15. Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena PlaceAttractions Palacio

    

    The Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena is one of Spain's most magnificent churches. It is a cathedral of the Madrid diocese dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena, the patron saint of the Spanish capital.

16. Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales

    

    Address

    Pl. de las Descalzas, 3
17. Capilla Real de Madrid

    

    Place

    Royal Alcazar of Madrid

18. Tienda de caramelos y bombones «La Violeta» PlaceAttractions Sol

    

    For more than a century, La Violeta has delighted Madrileños with its original recipes for some of the capital’s finest sweets.

19. Capas Seseña

    

    Address

    Calle de la Cruz, 23
20. Casa Mira

    

    Address

    Carrera de San Jerónimo, 30
21. Real Botica de la Reina Madre

    

    Address

    C/ Mayor, 59
22. Casa de Diego

    

    Address

    Pl. Puerta del Sol, 12
23. Real Fábrica de Tapices

    

    Address

    C/ Fuenterrabía, 2
24. Sobrino de Botín

    

    Address

    C/ de Cuchilleros, 17
25. Restaurante Lhardy PlaceRestaurants Sol

    

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