Best places: Historical landmarks in Madrid, Spain

👍👍 Cata de Vermouth y Vinos (Vermouth and Wine Tasting): My girlfriend and I went for the tasting listed above as a friend had gifted us the experience to try. She enjoyed it SO much. Luckily, I had the opportunity to try and do tastings when I was younger, but she even happier as the correct way to ox...

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.

Imposing neoclassical church with vast frescoed dome & chapel painted by Goya, plus guided tours.

This ornate 1911 beaux arts structure features a gilded cupola with a winged goddess statue.

Cafes & restaurants line the arches of this stately square with Philip III's statue in the center.

Public square with an equine statue of King Carlos III & 0km marker stone for Spanish distances.

This elegant, circa-1893 gate is a main entrance to the city's Retiro Gardens.

👍👍 Dentro del programa “Bienvenidos a palacio” de la Comunidad de Madrid, hemos visitado este palacio, de los Duques de Santoña, con una historia personal, digna de conocer. La reforma que hicieron ellos, fue muy cuidada y llena de detalles. Hay habitaciones de estilo oriental, indio, francés... La guí...

👍 Puerta Felipe IV is one of the monumental entrance gates for Parque Retiro and is located on the west side of the park, on Calle de Alfonso XII. The gate was built in 1680 in the style of a triumphal arch for Maria Luisa de Orleans (wife of Charles II) for her who arrival to Madrid on January 13. I...

This plaza bordered by historic buildings was a central area of the city during medieval times.

Cobbled 1800s footbridge with Royal Palace views, leading to the Casa de Campo & Madrid Rio parks.

Royal postal service building from 1768, now a government HQ, known for its iconic clock tower.

Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.

Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.

Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

👍👍 Chueca's epicenter. Directly linked by metro to the rest of Madrid, Plaza de Chueca is the lively heart of the neighborhood. Choke full with bar and restaurant terraces and a few shops, it is not only a perfect meeting point but also a fantastic place to sit down, drink a vermú, catch up with friend...

👍👍 I loved the small Christmas market there. Specially the Egyptian Booth. It was the most crowded one.

👍👍 Casita del Pescador is a small cute little cottage located in the north eastern end of Parque Retireo. It sits in an artificial lake with a walkway to allow access and was originally built by King Ferdinand VII as part of a private garden. The cottage is painted in a lovely terracotta colour that ma...