CAIXA FORUM

Major Art scene, this former power station rehabilitated by a Swiss architectural duo has a living space dedicated to ancient art, modern and contemporary. Bold architecture, vertical garden phenomenal, high quality festivals and exhibitions, reinforcing the attractiveness of the Foundation, whose entry is free.
36, Paseo del Prado
Tél + 34 913 307 300

MUSEUM REINA SOFIA

The recent extension of the museum of 269,077 sq. ft (25 000 m2) is signed by Jean Nouvel. The new wing and all the space hosts one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary art including the famous painting of «Guernica» from Picasso.

NB: Free admission every evening between 7 PM and 9 PM, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
52, Calle Santa Isabel
Tél + 34 917 741 000
www.museoreinasofia.es

THE ROYAL PALACE

Largest royal palace in Europe with over 3,000 rooms, this former official residence of neo-classical style of the kings of Spain reveals a richly rococo decor. It houses a large collection of weapons and armor, the world’s largest collection of Stradivarius as well as carpets, porcelain, furniture and many art works related to Spain’s history.

Note: Every Wednesday the Royal Guard change occurs at 11 AM at the Puarta del Principe.
Calle Bailén
Tél + 34 914 548 800

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PRADO

It features one of the richest collections of paintings in the world dedicated to Spanish, Flemish and Italian schools. 8000 works trace here the history of Western painting from the Middle Ages to the XIXst century.
23, Calle Ruiz de Alarcón
Tél + 34 913 302 800
www.museodelprado.es

THE REAL MADRID STADIUM

Den to Iberian football Santiago Bernabeu stadium opens its doors daily to aficionados for a complete tour of the premises and discovery of the history of this centennial club. We take the elevator that offers a panoramic view of the huge stadium and its 80,000 seats, we walk in the aisles between the stands near the touch bench on the lawn and the tour ends in the trophy room.
1, Avenida de Concha Espina
Tél + 34 902 311 709
www.realmadrid.com

MUSUEM THE ATLETICO OF MADRID MUSEUM

Madrid’s Club Atlético opened its official museum in Vincente Calderon Stadium. A thousand objects between trophies, jerseys, photos, posters and spike collections, trace the club’s history. The images of the most significant events are broadcasted in the museum’s projection room and the interactive and fun room enables testing our knowledge of the Atlético of Madrid.
69, Paseo de los Mélancólicos
Tél + 34 902 260 403

GUIDED VISITS WALKING, CYCLING AND SKATING

The Tourism Office in Madrid offers a years-round program of more than 40 weekly guided tours called «Descubre Madrid». Historical visits, theatrical tours, musical or as a family, all themes are divided into 7 languages.
www.esmadrid.com

BUS TURISTICO MADRID

An 80 min itinerary with audio guide, through the remarkable sites, of the city (historical or modern Madrid) on board a comfortable bus, with high quality technological equipment.
www.autobusturisticomadrid.com

Movie, concert, show, parties facilities programs are all gathered on the site:
www.guiadelocio.com/madrid

FLAMENCO SHOWS

CORRAL DE LA MORERIA
In the heart of historic Madrid, this mythical place hosts the best flamenco shows since the 1950s. Between the frescoes and large tables, we dine by attending very popular shows.
17, Calle Moreria
Tél + 34 913 658 446
www.corraldelamoreria.com

CHINITAS CAFÉ
Other renowned place dedicated to Flamenco shows with dinner, the setting for this address with Manila shawls is also highly acclaimed. Located in the basement of a palace of the XVIIIst century they serve elaborate dinners with Spanish flavors while musicians and dancers provide a high quality folk show.
7, Calle Torija
Tél + 34 915 795 135
http://chinitas.com

RETRO PARK

This green lung of the city offers 120 acres of natural areas interspersed with terraces of shaded water fountains. The central lake is dominated by the Mausoleum of Alfonso XII and Crystal Palace, a beautiful greenhouse, remnant of the colonial exhibition of 1887, which houses many exhibitions.
Plaza de la Independencia

CASA DEL CAMPO PARK

With more than 1722 acres this former royal forest dedicated to hunting is now Spain’s largest urban park. Traversed with paths whose flora and fauna are preserved, it also has a lake, an amusement park, a zoo, historical remnants and many outdoor bars and restaurants. Equipped Spaces also enable to practice jogging, tennis, cycling, swimming and kayaking.

LA GRAN VIA

Large central artery, trade and lively Gran Via which connects Plaza de Espana to Plaza del Callao has celebrated its centenary in 2010. Shops, musical comedy signs and building with flamboyant architecture stake its path and justify the «Little New York» nickname of Madrid.

LA PUERTA DEL SOL

Meeting place preferred by Madrid’s people, Puerta del Sol is the gateway to the city’s most lively and touristic districts of Madrid: Sol, Huertas, La Latina, Chueca, Malasana…

THE NEW NEIGHBORHOOD TRIBALL

Located behind the Gran Via district is the new center of the artistic vanguard where young designers, design galleries and trendy bars set the tone for an inventive and contemporary ambiance.

TROPICAL GARDEN OF THE ATOCHA

Main train station in Madrid and Spain’s largest, Atocha station hides in its center a giant greenhouse that houses a tropical garden of 43 050 sq. ft. (4000 m2) ! Over 7000 trees and plants, tropical fishes, turtles and birds offered to the visitors who can also enjoy a drink on the terrace bordering this unexpected garden.
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
Tél + 34 902 100 007