Hidden gems - Historical landmarks in Madrid, Spain not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Madrid

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Madrid. This list contains 18 places from Historical landmark category.

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Puerta del Príncipe

Historical landmark

👍👍 The changing of the guard on Wednesdays and Saturdays, I recommend coming to see it 👌🏻

4.70 (95 reviews) (~0.86 km from centre)

Casa de Calderón de la Barca

Historical landmark

👍👍 This building now is the narrowest you have ever seen. Pedro Calderon de la Barca lived and died there. A playwright, poet, soldier. Pioneer of music sung in works, that is, Zarzuelas. He was born in 1600. He comes from a wealthy family. But the flow was reduced after the death of his father. He was...

4.70 (37 reviews) (~0.55 km from centre)

Palacio de la Santa Cruz

Historical landmark

👍 It was built in 1636 by Juan Gómez de Mora to serve as a prison by order of Philip IV, until Philip V converted it into a palace. Its façade is quite sober, it has two towers topped with spiers, and its central doorway with balconies, above these a royal shield and above it a winged guardian angel i...

4.70 (33 reviews) (~0.3 km from centre)

Chapel of Our Lady and of Saint John of Letrán

Historical landmark

Built in 1669, this Roman Catholic chapel was designated a Spanish property of cultural interest.

4.60 (132 reviews) (~0.82 km from centre)

Palacio de Cibeles

Historical landmark

4.60 (79 reviews) (~1.01 km from centre)

Plaza de los Carros

Historical landmark

👍 It is a secluded square with trees, with a fountain in the center and a drinking water tap on one side, from which you can drink. It is a happy and busy place in the heart of the Austrias neighborhood, very well connected. San Isidro Museum, San Andrés Church, Plaza de la Paja, Cava Baja, Cava Alta,...

4.60 (53 reviews) (~0.85 km from centre)

Edificio LAMARCA

Historical landmark

👍👍 Good selection of brands, including Secrid.

4.60 (48 reviews) (~1.1 km from centre)

Escudo Heraldico Casa Del Pastor

Historical landmark

👍👍 It is the oldest heraldic shield preserved in Madrid. When the new Segovia street was opened in 1588, the Casa del Pastor already existed with an attached fountain called Caños Viejos. The city's coat of arms was placed on its wall in the 17th century. This house was once the headquarters of the Mad...

4.60 (20 reviews) (~0.88 km from centre)

Torre de los Lujanes

Historical landmark

👍 Tower in the center of the center of Madrid where a gabacho king captured in the battle of Pavia was imprisoned there are buildings of different centuries. Highly recommended and essential in Madrid very close to the main square.

4.50 (139 reviews) (~0.58 km from centre)

Monument to Victoria Eugenia and Alfonso XIII

Sculpture

👍👍 Monumento en memoria de las víctimas del atentado contra Alfonso XII y Victoria Eugenia. El rey Alfonso XIII contrajo matrimonio en Madrid con la princesa inglesa Victoria Eugenia de Battemberg el 31 de mayo de 1906. Tras la ceremonia religiosa los reyes iniciaron un recorrido por las calles de Madr...

4.50 (90 reviews) (~0.77 km from centre)

Fuente de las Conchas

Historical landmark

👍 Magnificent fountain at the foot of the Royal Palace. Unmissable photo from Campo del Moro.

4.50 (81 reviews) (~1.24 km from centre)

Mirador de la Huerta de la Partida

Scenic spot

👍👍 Beautiful view of the Royal Palace. Very close to Madrid Río.

4.50 (72 reviews) (~1.93 km from centre)

Monumento al Pueblo del Dos de Mayo de 1808

Historical landmark

👍 Imposing monument and a must-see.

4.50 (62 reviews) (~1.2 km from centre)

Casa de la Vela

Historical landmark

👍👍 One of those magical facades loaded with stories that you may or may not know, but that are intuited. On the left side of the façade there is a sundial that perfectly marks the time and a legend of how it was made.

4.50 (56 reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)

Plaza de la Provincia

Historical landmark

👍👍 Full of people, watching the San Isidro procession. Visiting.

4.50 (35 reviews) (~0.29 km from centre)

Puerta Real

Historical landmark

👍 This is the main gate, near the Gate of Alcalá. From the entrance we find the Mexican promenade, which ends at the pier.

4.50 (30 reviews) (~1.37 km from centre)

Palace of Don Santiago Ramon y Cajal

Historical landmark

👍👍 Segovia. Forever

4.50 (24 reviews) (~1.56 km from centre)

Templete de la Red de San Luis. Madrid

Historical landmark

👍👍 The most modern metro station in the city. A success to recover the memory and project of architect Javier Palacios

4.50 (21 reviews) (~0.39 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historical landmarks in Madrid, Spain