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Top 10 Things to Do in Madrid, Spain

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Planning a trip to Madrid? This free guide covers the 10 best places to visit in Madrid, Spain — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Save your favorites, build a GPS route in Google Maps, and explore at your own pace. No app required.

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Best landmarks in Madrid — Madrid in Madrid, Spain is a practical place to start. Key details: 10 curated landmarks; Start with Royal Palace of Madrid. Answers are structured for quick scanning so travelers and AI assistants can cite the essentials first.

Royal Palace of Madrid, Madrid, Spain — Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets & Tour Guide
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The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies. With over 135,000 m2 (1,450,000 sq ft) of floor space and 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest palace in Western Europe, the largest royal palace in Europe, and among the largest palaces in the world.

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Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain — Prado Museum Madrid | Masterpieces & Visiting Guide
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The Paseo del Prado is one of the main boulevards in Madrid, Spain. It runs north–south between the Plaza de Cibeles and the Plaza del Emperador Carlos V (also known as Plaza de Atocha), with the Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo (the location of the Fuente de Neptuno, and of the Ritz and Palace five-star hotels) lying approximately in the middle.

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Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain — Visit Plaza Mayor Madrid | Historic Central Square Guide
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The Plaza Mayor (English: Main Square) is the principal public square in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid.

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El Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain — El Retiro Park Madrid | Crystal Palace & Boat Lake Guide
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The Retiro Park (Spanish: Parque del Buen Retiro, "Good Retreat Park"), also known as Buen Retiro Park or simply El Retiro, is one of the largest city parks in Madrid, Spain. The park belonged to the Spanish monarchy until 1868, when it became a public park following the Glorious Revolution.

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Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid, Spain — Reina Sofia Museum Madrid | Guernica & Modern Art
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The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía ("Queen Sofía National Museum Art Centre"; MNCARS) is Spain's national museum of 20th-century art. The museum was officially inaugurated on September 10, 1992, and is named for Queen Sofía.

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Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain — Puerta del Sol Madrid | Kilometer Zero & Bear Statue Guide
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The Puerta del Sol (Spanish: [ˈpweɾta ðel ˈsol], English: "Gate of the Sun") is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads.

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Gran Vía, Madrid, Spain — Gran Vía Madrid | Shopping, Broadway & Nightlife Guide
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The Gran Vía (Spanish: [ˈɡɾam ˈbi. a], Great Way) is a street in central Madrid, Spain.

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Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid, Spain — Mercado de San Miguel | Gourmet Tapas Market in Madrid
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The Market of San Miguel (Spanish: Mercado de San Miguel) is a covered market located in Madrid, Spain. Originally built in 1916, it was purchased by private investors in 2003 who renovated the iron structure and reopened it in 2009.

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Parque del Oeste Viewpoint, Madrid, Spain — Temple of Debod | Ancient Egyptian Temple in Madrid
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The Temple of Debod (Spanish: Templo de Debod) is an ancient Nubian temple currently located in Madrid, Spain. The temple was originally erected in the early 2nd century BC 15 km (9.

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid, Spain — Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum | Golden Art Triangle Madrid
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The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum (Spanish: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, pronounced [muˈseo ˈtisen boɾneˈmisa]; named after its founder, Baron Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza), or simply the Thyssen, is an art museum in Madrid, Spain, located near the Prado Museum on one of the city's main boulevards. It is known as part of the "Golden Triangle of Art", which also includes the Prado and the Reina Sofía national galleries.

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What are the top things to do in Madrid, Spain?
ViaPins lists the best landmarks and attractions in Madrid with photos, descriptions, and map coordinates for each stop.
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