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Attractions & Landmarks
Visiting the City: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing: Attractions & Landmarks

Ateneo de Madrid
Intellectual Hub
T: +34 914 296 251 / F: +34 914 297 901

Barrio de Salamanca
Madrid's Most Elegant Neighborhood

Basílica de San Francisco El Grande
Valuable paintings in a grand church
T: +34 91 365 3800

Basílica de San Miguel
Surprising design
T: +34 91 548 4011

Basílica del Valle de los Caídos
A gigantic cross on Franco's tomb
T: +34 91 890 5611

Biblioteca Nacional
An Impressive National Library
T: +34 91 580 7800

Calle José Ortega y Gasset
Shopping Street

Calle Princesa
Continue north of Gran Vía
T: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) / F: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)

Capilla de Valleaceron
Pristine Chapel
T: +34 926 20 0037 (Tourist Information)

Casa de la Panadería
Plaza Mayor's first building

Casa de las Siete Chimeneas
House with a history
T: +34 (0)91 588 2900 (Tourist Information)

Casino de Madrid
Striking building
T: +34 91 521 8700 / F: +34 91 523 44 36

Catedral de la Almudena
Patron Saint of Madrid
T: +34 91 542 2200

Centro Cultural Islámico (Mezquita)
Largest mosque in Europe
T: +34 91 326 2610 / F: +34 91 326 7859

Church of Jesus of Medinaceli (The)
For All The Devout
T: +34 91 429 3266 / F: +34 91 360 0815

Church of San Sebastián (The)
Literary Monument

Claustro de San Jerónimo el Real (Los Jerónimo)
Historically Valuable Works of Art

Congreso de los Diputados
Spanish Parliament
T: +34 91 390 6000 / F: +34 91 429 8707

Corralas (Las)
Typical urban architecture

Cuartel del Conde Duque
From Barracks to a Cultural Center
T: +34 91 588 5834 / F: +34 91 588 5800

Círculo de Bellas Artes
Great centre of culture
T: +34 91 360 5400

Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida (Panteón de Goya)
Goya's tomb surrounded by his frescoes
T: +34 91 542 0722

Escuelas Aguirre
Neo-mudéjar towers
T: +34 914 092 510

Estación de Atocha
Stylishly Restored Old Railway Station
T: +34 90 224 0202

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (El)
Real Madrid Football Club's Stadium
T: +34 91 398 4300 / F: +34 91 344 0695

Faro De La Moncloa
Light of Madrid
T: +34 91 544 8104

Faro de Madrid
The best views bar none
T: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) / F: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)

Feria de Madrid (IFEMA), Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I
Modern Trade Fair Center
T: +34 91 722 5000 / F: +34 91 722 5799

Feria de San Isidro
Most prestigious bullfighting event
T: +34 91 3562200

Fuente de Cibeles (La)
A Symbol of Madrid

Fuente de Neptuno
Fountain in a noble square

Gran Vía
The Most Famous Street in Town

Iglesia de San Antonio de los Alemanes
Beautiful altarpieces, frescoes & paintings
T: +34 91 522 3774

Iglesia de San Ginés
Important paintings & curios
T: +34 91 366 4875

Iglesia de San Isidro (Colegiata)
Paintings, Baroque Decor, and Tomb of San Isidro
T: +34 91 369 2037

Iglesia de San José
Famous religious sculptures & paintings
T: +34 91 522 6784

Iglesia de San Nicolás de los Servitas
Historical Church
T: +34 91 559 4064

Iglesia de la Santa Cruz
Relics of the Holy Cross & small museum
T: +34 91 369 1239

Jardines del Campo del Moro
Royal Palace's gardens
T: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) / F: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)

Mausoleum of Alfonso XII
Picturesque Monument
T: +34 91 366 5477

Metropolis Building
Edificio Metrópolis
T: +34 91 588 1636

Monasterio de El Escorial
Unique Masterpiece
T: +34 91 890 5902 / F: +34 91 890 7818

Monument to the Fallen Angel
El Angel Caído
T: +34 91 588 1636

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
20th-Century Masterpieces
T: +34 91 774 1000 / F: +34 91 774 1056

Museo Nacional del Prado
Magnificent Museum
T: +34 91 330 2800 / F: +34 91 330 2856

Museo Taurino
The world of bullfighting
T: +34 91 725 1857

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Masterpieces of European Painting
T: +1 34 91 369 0151 / F: +1 34 91 420 2780

Museo de Cera
Famous People and Events Immortalized in Wax
T: +34 91 319 2649 / F: +34 91 308 0825

Museo del Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
16th- and 17th-Century Works of Art
T: +34 91 521 2779

Palacio Real (Royal Palace)
Impressive Collection of Furniture and Paintings
T: +34 91 547 5350 / F: +34 91 542 6947

Palacio Real de Aranjuez
Miniature Palace of Versailles near Madrid
T: +34 91 8911344 / F: +34 91 8921532

Palacio Real de la Granja
Felipe V's spectacular summer residence
T: +34 92 147 0019 / +34 92 147 0020 / F: +34 92 147 1895

Palacio Vistalegre
A Palace of Entertainment
T: +34 91 422 0781

Palacio de Comunicaciones / Museo Postal y Telegráfico
Majestic Central Post Office
T: +34 91 521 4260 / F: +34 91 531 1051

Palacio de Cristal
Romantic-Style Palace in Retiro Park
T: +34 91 574 6614

Palacio de Linares, El
Promoting Latin American Culture
T: +34 91 595 4800

Palacio de Liria
Contemporary Art in Palace
T: +34 91 547 5302 / F: +34 91 541 0377

Parque de Atracciones
Amusement Park Offering Fun for Everyone
T: +34 91 463 2900 / F: +34 91 526 8033

Paseo de Recoletos
Boulevard Madrid

Paseo de la Castellana
Madrid's Most Famous Avenue

Planetario de Madrid
Visions of the universe
T: +34 91 467 3461

Plaza Mayor
The Medieval Heart of a Modern City

Plaza de Cascorro
The Place to Be
T: +34 91 588 1636

Plaza de Cibeles
Beautiful at Night
T: +34 91 588 1636

Plaza de Colón
Honoring the "Discovery" of America

Plaza de España
Oasis in the Leisure Zone
T: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) / F: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)

Plaza de Espaňa
Dont Miss This!
T: +34 91 588 1636

Plaza de Lavapiés
Jewish Influence
T: +34 91 588 1636

Plaza de Oriente
A Large Square Opposite the Royal Palace
T: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) / F: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)

Plaza de Santa Ana
A Favorite Meeting Place
T: +34 91 429 7033

Plaza de Santa Bárbara
Great tapas
T: +34 (0)91 588 1636 (Tourist Information) / F: +34 (0)91 366 5477 (Tourist Information)

Plaza de Toros de las Ventas
Splendid example of neomudéjar style
T: +34 91 3562200 / F: +34 91 3611758

Plaza de la Cebada
Trendy Bars and Restaurants

Plaza de la Paja
A Hidden Square to Spend Some Time In
T: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) / F: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)

Plaza de la Villa
Atmospheric Medieval Square

Plaza de la Villa de París
Peace and quiet
T: +34 (0)91 588 1636 (Tourist Information) / F: +34 (0)91 366 5477 (Tourist Information)

Plaza del Dos de Mayo
Historic Events and Popular Bars
T: +34 (0)91 366 5477 (Tourist Information) / F: +34 (0)91 588 1636 (Tourist Information)

Puente de Segovia
A bridge with a personal touch

Puente de Toledo
The prettiest bridge in town
T: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) / F: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)

Puerta de Alcalá
Famous Gateway to Madrid

Puerta de Toledo
Ancient crossroads and market
T: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) / F: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)

Puerta del Sol
Literally the Center of Spain

Real Jardín Botánico
Plants From Around the World
T: +34 91 420 3017

Real Monasterio de la Encarnación
Madrid's Baroque Religious Art
T: +34 91 454 8800 / F: +34 91 542 6947

Reales Sitios de El Pardo
Franco's palace
T: +34 91 376 1136

Residencia de Estudiantes
Student lodgings used by Dalí, Buñuel and Lorca
T: +34 91 563 6411 / F: +34 91 564 3890

Safari Madrid
Wild animals let loose
T: +34 91 862 2314 / F: +34 91 862 2376

San Pedro el Viejo
Medieval Madrid
T: +34 97 422 2387

Sociedad General de Autores y Editores (SGAE)
Modernist style palace
T: +34 91 349 9550 / +34 91 349 9500 / F: +34 91 349 9654

Teleférico
Great Views from Above the City
T: +34 91 541 7450 / F: +34 91 541 1118

Templo de Debod
A Gift from Egypt
T: +34 91 366 7415 / F: +34 91 365 9336

Torre Picasso
Tallest building in Madrid

Torres KIO (Puerta de Europa)
Leaning towers of Madrid

Trinitarias Convent
Where Cervantes Lay

Viaducto
With views over the old town
T: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) / F: +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)

Vicente Calderon Stadium
Cheer on Atletico Madrid Football
T: +34 91 366 4707 / F: +34 91 366 9811

Vistillas Park
A Look at Old Madrid

Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
See the Dolphin Shows and Other Animals
T: +34 91 512 3770

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