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As featured in 3 days in Madrid
#1 of 249 attractions in Madrid
2,039 reviews
Attraction type Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance 0.7 km from city centre
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- "Diverse museum" 26 May 2012
- "Masterpieces Galore!" 26 May 2012
- "Not to be missed" 25 May 2012
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#2 of 249 attractions in Madrid
205 reviews
A small, lesser-known museum with an excellent collection of Spanish post-impressionist and early 20th-century art.
Attraction type Art Museums; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance 2.2 km from city centre
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- "Relax and enjoy" 19 May 2012
- "Lovely garden" 19 May 2012
- "I love it" 18 May 2012
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As featured in 3 days in Madrid
#3 of 249 attractions in Madrid
1,399 reviews
Peaceful urban park centered around a beautiful lake.
Attraction type Parks; Architectural Buildings; Bodies of Water; Gardens
Distance 1.4 km from city centre
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- "Pleasant Retreat" 26 May 2012
- "Beautiful and serene" 26 May 2012
- "Relaxing" 25 May 2012
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As featured in 3 days in Madrid
#4 of 249 attractions in Madrid
591 reviews
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza http://www.museot... Paseo del Prado, 8 Tel: (+34) 914-203-944 Metro: Banco de España Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Closed Mondays... more »
Attraction type Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance 0.5 km from city centre
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- "Amazing museum" 26 May 2012
- "Good representation of famous artists." 25 May 2012
- "One of the best small museums anywhere!" 25 May 2012
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#5 of 249 attractions in Madrid
78 reviews
Attraction type Gardens; Castles
Distance 43.2 km from city centre
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- "Nice side trip" 24 May 2012
- "A marvelous day trip from Madrid" 23 May 2012
- "Worth seeing." 18 May 2012
#6 of 249 attractions in Madrid
66 reviews
Attraction type Art Museums; Historic Sites
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- "Unique and fascinating place - a must see!" 26 May 2012
- "Cerralbo Mansion" 21 May 2012
- "Fabulous" 15 May 2012
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#7 of 249 attractions in Madrid
179 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 1.1 km from city centre
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- "pretty good value" 26 May 2012
- "Nice view of the Palace" 24 May 2012
- "Madrid, Paris, London Rolled into One" 22 May 2012
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As featured in 3 days in Madrid
#8 of 249 attractions in Madrid
983 reviews
Luxurious, over-the-top rococo palace with over 2,000 opulently gilded rooms.
Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Art Museums
Distance 1.1 km from city centre
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- "Visit the Armory!" 25 May 2012
- "High WOW factor here!" 25 May 2012
- "Beautiful Palace! One of the best in the World!" 25 May 2012
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#9 of 249 attractions in Madrid
45 reviews
Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 2.6 km from city centre
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- "Just a breath of antique art piece in the middle..." 23 Apr 2012
- "Eclectic but interesting" 19 Apr 2012
- "Gem of a collection" 1 Apr 2012
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As featured in Madrid off the beaten path
#10 of 249 attractions in Madrid
703 reviews
Here are three websites that give information about the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium: http://www.stadiu... http://www.realma... http://www.madrid... The last website also offers a... more »
Attraction type Sports Complexes
Distance 4.1 km from city centre
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- "Inspiring home of one of the world's best..." 26 May 2012
- "A must for football fans. Worth it even for non..." 25 May 2012
- "Tour Sandiago Bernabeu" 24 May 2012
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#11 of 249 attractions in Madrid
111 reviews
Attraction type Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance 1.1 km from city centre
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- "Lots of choice of restaurants - if you can get in" 23 May 2012
- "Tapas" 21 May 2012
- "Most alive street in Europe" 21 May 2012
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#12 of 249 attractions in Madrid
13 reviews
Metro : El Capricho (L5) Bus: 101, 105, 151
Distance 10.5 km from city centre
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- "Beautifully untouched park" 20 Mar 2012
- "The Magical Lung of Madrid" 21 Jan 2012
- "Para recorrerlo en primavera" 21 May 2012
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#13 of 249 attractions in Madrid
79 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 2.4 km from city centre
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- "So underrated!" 13 May 2012
- "Brilliant!" 12 May 2012
- "wonderful experience" 26 Apr 2012
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#14 of 249 attractions in Madrid
180 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.5 km from city centre
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- "very nice place" 25 May 2012
- "A must see" 23 May 2012
- "A Broad Avenue Stroll" 22 May 2012
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#15 of 249 attractions in Madrid
49 reviews
Attraction type Theatres; Architectural Buildings
Distance 0.8 km from city centre
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- "Architectural Marvel" 23 Apr 2012
- "beautiful hood in the heart of the city" 14 Apr 2012
- "Book your seats early!" 29 Mar 2012
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#16 of 249 attractions in Madrid
67 reviews
The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande Near the Royal Palace, there is the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, which is dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels. The exterior of the... more »
Attraction type Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance 3.6 km from city centre
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- "Very nice" 25 May 2012
- "Unother must." 29 Apr 2012
- "A brand new Basilica" 24 Apr 2012
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As featured in Madrid for free
#17 of 249 attractions in Madrid
184 reviews
A postmodern art gallery, it also exhibits retrospectives of artists from earlier time periods.
Attraction type Museums; Art Galleries
Distance 0.9 km from city centre
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- "Great multimedia presentation" 17 May 2012
- "Teotihuacan" 17 May 2012
- "A delightful surprise" 16 May 2012
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#18 of 249 attractions in Madrid
235 reviews
One of the most important fountains in Madrid - the Fountain of Cibeles - is found in the Plaza de Cibeles where the Paseo de Recoletos meets the Paseo del Prado and the Calle de... more »
Attraction type Fountains
Distance 0.6 km from city centre
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- "One of the best spots to get a night photograph" 24 May 2012
- "Ahh" 21 May 2012
- "Beautiful" 20 May 2012
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As featured in 3 days in Madrid
#19 of 249 attractions in Madrid
794 reviews
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (MNCARS) http://museoreina... http://www.museor... Santa Isabel, 52 Plaza del Emperador Carlos V Tel: (+34) 917-741-000 Metro: Atocha... more »
Attraction type Art Museums
Distance 1.0 km from city centre
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- "A lot of work for a very few gems." 25 May 2012
- "Confusing and disappointing" 25 May 2012
- "A nice museum" 25 May 2012
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#20 of 249 attractions in Madrid
27 reviews
Attraction type Museums
Distance 1.0 km from city centre
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- "A gem of a museum" 11 Jan 2012
- "Great Decorative Arts Museum" 9 Jan 2012
- "Great Museum" 2 Apr 2011
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