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  1. Centro Cultural Sanchinarro

    • Valdefuentes
    • Attractions
    • Theatres

    Cultural centre offering shows, music, theatre, exhibitions and much more.

  2. Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Condeduque

    • Universidad
    • Attractions

    An old XVIII-century barracks converted into a major cultural centre in Madrid, featuring exhibitions, theatre, concerts, libraries, and historic courtyards.

  4. Alcalá de Henares

    • Attractions

    Alcalá de Henares, famous for being the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, author of the iconic Don Quixote, is a place full of history and culture.

  5. Alzueta Gallery

    • Justicia

    It is an artistic oasis in the centro de Madrid, born in Barcelona.

  7. Centro de ocio y juegos interactivos «Aventurico Prosperidad»

    • Prosperidad
    • Places to go with kids

    In the heart of Madrid’s Prosperidad neighbourhood lies a place where imagination, adrenaline and fun come together: Aventurico Prosperidad, an interactive leisure centre that has earned its reputation as one of Madrid’s most original and comprehensive spaces. Designed for children, teenagers, adults, families and companies, this centre goes beyond traditional entertainment to offer an immersive and exciting experience without equal in the city.

  8. Barrio de las Letras

    • Attractions

    Barrio de las Letras is a landmark corner of Madrid, steeped in literary history and a unique cultural atmosphere. Known for being home to famous writers such as Cervantes y Lope de Vega in the past, it still retains that literary essence in its narrow, cobbled streets.

  10. CaixaForum Madrid

    • Cortes
    • Attractions

    CaixaForum Madrid is a good example of how to adapt redundant industrial buildings to modern life with quality.

  11. Casa de la Panadería

    • Sol
    • Attractions

    A jewel of the city's architecture. Take a journey through the history of Madrid.

  12. Casa Museo Lope de Vega

    • Cortes

    The house of the famous poet where visitors can learn more about his life and work.

  17. Centro FMCMP Madrid

    • Almagro

    Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson is a private cultural organisation established to promote culture and education.

  18. CentroCentro

    • Los Jerónimos

    A place that hosts exhibitions, conferences, and events exploring Madrid through art.

  19. Círculo de Bellas Artes

    • Cortes
    • Attractions
    • Theatres

    Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid is one of Europe’s most important private cultural centres. Its main attraction is Madrid’s best panoramic bar on the rooftop.

  20. Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano

    • Rosas

    The stadium of one of Europe's top teams, Atlético de Madrid, where loyal fans dance and sing chants and songs throughout the match, whether the team is winning or losing, whether it's raining or unbearably hot.

  21. El Banco de España

    • Cortes
    • Attractions

    It is not only a key financial institution, but also an architectural landmark that reflects the historical and economic importance of Madrid.

  23. Galería Elba Benítez

    • Justicia

    This gallery actively supports contemporary art and its integration into other forms.

  24. Espacio Fundación Telefónica

    • Universidad

    A cultural landmark in Madrid's iconic building, bringing together art, technology, and telecommunications. It offers exhibitions, workshops, and guided tours in a setting that is both historic and modern.

  25. Espacio Mínimo

    • Embajadores

    An important place among galleries for visual art.

  26. Factoría Retro

    Now younger generations have the opportunity to experience arcade machines from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, while people from those generations can relive sweet nostalgia.

  27. Fundación MAPFRE

    • Justicia

    Fundación MAPFRE works around the world to make it a fairer, more supportive place.

  29. Galería Estampa

    • Justicia

    An important place for promoting a new way of seeing the world by national artists.

  30. Galería Helga de Alvear

    • Embajadores

    The Galería Helga de Alvear, established in 1995, is internationally recognised as a space with a significant impact on both the national and international art scene.

  32. Iglesia Castrense de Madrid

    • Palacio
    • Attractions

    Iglesia Castrense de Madrid is a church worthy of admiration for its great architectural and artistic values.

  33. Iglesia de San Antón

    • Justicia
    • Attractions

    Iglesia de San Antón is one of Madrid’s most important places. Created as an example of Madrid Baroque architecture, it has a centuries-old history.

  35. Barrio de La Latina

    • Attractions
    • Shopping centres

    The Barrio de La Latina is one of the most iconic and lively places in Madrid, known for its bohemian atmosphere, narrow cobbled streets, and rich history. Located in the heart of the city, this neighbourhood retains a traditional charm combined with a vibrant cultural and social life.

  36. Museo La Neomudéjar

    • Pacífico

    A gathering of avant-garde art that draws attention to vulnerable populations.

  38. Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

    • Guindalera
    • Attractions

    Las Ventas is Spain’s largest bullring and the third largest in the world after Mexico and Valencia. Since 1994, the Las Ventas bullring has been considered a “site of cultural interest in the category of historical-artistic monument”.

  39. Matadero Madrid

    • Chopera
    • Attractions

    Matadero Madrid is an iconic cultural space where everyone can find themselves and be part of something bigger.

  40. Museo Arqueológico Nacional

    • Recoletos

    It is a national museum whose collection is more than 150 years old, and some of the pieces on display cannot be found in any other museum in the world.

  41. Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes

    • Palacio

    Explore the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes in Alcalá de Henares, a World Heritage Site where the renowned writer spent his early years.

  42. Museo Cerralbo

    • Argüelles

    Located in a beautiful 19th-century palace, this museum offers art and history lovers a unique experience.

  43. Museo de América

    • Ciudad Universitaria

    It is a unique place where collections dedicated to the different cultures of the American continent are brought together.

  47. Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre

    • Castellana

    Designed by Eusebio Sempere and built thanks to the generosity of artist friends, Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre was a pioneering commitment to abstract art in urban space.

  49. Museo de la Luz

    • Palacio

    This is a remarkable place that transports you to a colourful world of installations and light art, stimulating the senses and the imagination.

  51. Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid

    • Delicias

    Museo del Ferrocarril de Madrid is one of the few unique places in Europe open to the public. Here, you will travel through time, enjoy music and fall in love with local restaurants.

  52. Museo del Prado

    • Los Jerónimos

    Everyone has heard of Spain’s national pride: Museo del Prado. For more than two hundred years, it has been the first name that comes to mind for painting lovers. Here are masterpieces from the Spanish, Italian and Flemish schools. Museo del Prado has a valuable collection of 8,600 paintings and more than 700 sculptures.

  53. Museo del Robot

    • Castellana

    A unique world showcasing all the achievements of science and the world of the future.

  54. Museo del Romanticismo

    • Justicia

    Museo del Romanticismo will show you how people lived during Romanticism in 19th-century Spain through its fascinating collection of more than 1,600 pieces.

  55. Museo del Traje

    • Ciudad Universitaria

    Discover the fascinating evolution of the Museo del Traje in Madrid, from its origins to its recent transformation in 2021. Immerse yourself in the rich history of fashion and the museum's unique architecture, which houses collections that tell the story of culture and style through the centuries.

  56. Museo Geominero de Madrid

    • Ríos Rosas

    This is a unique museum in the capital that captivates all lovers of minerals and rocks, revealing the secrets of our world.

  59. Museo Lázaro Galdiano

    • Castellana

    This is a little-known museum in Madrid that houses an extraordinary collection of 15,000 paintings and works of art spanning 24 centuries.

  62. Museo Naval

    • Los Jerónimos

    It houses a unique collection of paintings, weapons, coins, medals, and navigation instruments, as well as hundreds of reconstructed ships.

  63. Museo Sorolla

    • Almagro

    Mid-19th-century Impressionism spread rapidly from Paris throughout the world. Young artists’ views on the essence of art were turned upside down.

  66. Nomad Museo

    • Universidad

    Nomad Museo Inmersivo offers a new way to experience art in the heart of Madrid.

  67. Opera Gallery

    • Recoletos

    This is the Spanish branch of an international gallery that exhibits works by leading national and international artists.

  68. Museo de videojuegos OXO

    • Sol

    The history of video games has come to life in central Madrid with the opening of OXO Museo, an innovative space dedicated to this universe that opens its doors to all gamers and technology lovers with iconic consoles, arcade machines and the latest advances in virtual reality.

  70. Palacio de Cibeles

    • Los Jerónimos

    In the centre of Madrid’s Plaza de Cibeles stands a whitewashed building, Palacio de Cibeles. The building leads a busy life and invites everyone to attend social events.

  72. Palacio de Linares

    • Justicia
    • Attractions

    Palacio de Linares is a well-preserved example of 19th-century architecture in central Madrid. It was built in 1877 as the residence of the Marqués de Linares, and in 1992 it became the home of Casa de América, where it now hosts prominent figures.

  73. Palacio de Liria

    • Universidad
    • Attractions

    This majestic building belongs to the aristocratic Alba clan, in whose veins runs the blood of Navarrese and British kings.

  74. Palacio Real de El Pardo

    • El Pardo
    • Attractions

    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.

  76. Panteón de Goya

    • Casa de Campo

    Museo Panteón de Goya is one of Madrid’s historically and artistically richest visitor sites, definitely worth discovering.

  77. Paseo del Prado

    • Los Jerónimos

    Paseo del Prado is an iconic avenue in the heart of Madrid, known as an important cultural and artistic boulevard.

  78. Planetario de Madrid

    • Legazpi

    An astonishing white dome that immerses visitors in the mysteries of the universe.

  81. Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

    • Attractions

    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.

  82. Recinto Ferial de IFEMA Madrid

    Discover the epicentre of innovation and culture at IFEMA MADRID, a giant among European exhibition venues with landmark events that set global trends. Immerse yourself in a world where art, fashion and tourism converge, now expanding its horizons with exciting developments at IFEMA Valdebebas.

  84. Safari Madrid

    It is a unique place where you can see animals in their natural habitat.

  85. Sala de Arte Joven de la Comunidad de Madrid

    • Prosperidad

    This is a space dedicated to emerging contemporary art that supports young creators in developing and producing their projects, encourages new curatorial proposals, and offers educational activities to bring current artistic creation closer to different audiences.

  86. Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena

    • Palacio
    • Attractions

    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.

  88. Velázquez Tech Museum. Las meninas

    • Sol

    Be part of a work of art and experience it with all 5 senses. It is like a unique digital world that transports you into Velázquez's paintings.

  97. Centro Cultural Clara del Rey – Museo ABC

    • Universidad