The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
The Paseo del Prado: the back story
A tree-lined avenue of museums, fountains and a royal park, on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 2021.
9 of the best · Madrid, Spain
The Best Things to See and Do in Madrid
The Royal Palace and the royal collections, the Almudena, the Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol, an Egyptian temple at sunset, the Bernabéu and the neo-Mudéjar Las Ventas.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Madrid.
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Patrimonio Nacional
Palacio Real de Madrid
The Royal Palace, above the Campo del Moro, run by Patrimonio Nacional.
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Sunset over the Casa de Campo
Templo de Debod
An ancient Egyptian temple in the Parque del Oeste, opened to the public in 1972.
Calle de Ferraz 1, 28008 MadridExplore View on map
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Neighbourhood
Royal Madrid 3
The palace and around.
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Facing the palace
Catedral de la Almudena
Madrid’s cathedral, facing the Royal Palace across the Plaza de la Armería.
Calle de Bailén 10, 28013 MadridExplore View on map
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Beside the Royal Palace
Galería de las Colecciones Reales
The museum of the royal collections, beside the Royal Palace.
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Patrimonio Nacional
Palacio Real de Madrid
The Royal Palace, above the Campo del Moro, run by Patrimonio Nacional.
Old Madrid 2
Squares and streets.
Views 1
Sunset spots.
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Sunset over the Casa de Campo
Templo de Debod
An ancient Egyptian temple in the Parque del Oeste, opened to the public in 1972.
Calle de Ferraz 1, 28008 MadridExplore View on map
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Tours.
Architecture 1
Landmark buildings.
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Architecture and museum
Las Ventas
A neo-Mudéjar landmark of brick and tile, opened in 1931, with a museum.
Calle de Alcalá 237, 28028 MadridExplore View on map
