Madrid
photo by Stanislav .
Updated, Aug 2020
City
Madrid is the Capital of Spain. it’s in the center of the country and is one of the largest cities in Europe. Where Spain has thousand years of history, Madrid has been center of attraction. Kingdoms and administration it lead the country and made its name among highest places. There are many popular spots in the city visited by growing tourism every year. Classics, luxury palaces, public parks and football culture. city has something for everyone.
Getting In & Around
Getting in
Adolfo Suárez Madrid – Barajas Airport
13 km northeast, Train: €2.60 in 25 mins, Metro: €6 ( €3 airport supplement), Bus: €5 airport express, Taxi: €30.
Atocha Railway Station
Major railway station (south), Connected by Subway lines 1. city buses, suburban, regional and trains across country and international. Restaurants, cafes, lockers waiting area and public facilities are available here.
Chamartín Railway Station
Major station (north), Connected by Subway lines 1, 10. city buses, suburban, regional and trains across country and international. Restaurants, cafes, lockers waiting area and public facilities are available here.
Getting around
Public Transport
Tickets: single ticket 1.50€, 1 day pass 8,40 €, 2 day pass 14,20 €, option 3- 7 days here
Visit website
City has extensive public transport system from Zone-A(city) across Zone-T(everything). above written fare is of Zone A(city). fares are different depending on your travel distance/zones check here for tariff zones.
See & Do
Plaza Mayor:
public plaza | open area, location: Plaza Mayor, 28012 Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid:
palace | opening hours: oct-mar 10 am to 6 pm, apr-sep 10 am to 8 pm, tickets: Basic price: €13, Reduced: €7, guide or audio guide: €4/€3, Free for children under 5, last 2 hours (mon-fri) for citizens of EU/Latin American residents/work permits holders. Visit website, phone: +34 91 454 87 00, address: Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid.
Puerta del Sol:
public square
Catedral de la Almudena
church | Donation:€ 1
Cibeles Fountain
fountain
Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes
church | Entry:€2
La Almudena Cathedral
church
Matadero Madrid
pavilion – art center | free
Mercado de San Miguel
market | free
Palacio de Cristal
palace | free
Platform 0. Chamberí Station
station | free
Plaza de España
public plaza
Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
bullfighting Arena
Puerta de Alcalá
monument
San Antonio de la Florida Chapel
stadium | free
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
stadium | tickets: General:€25, Reduced:€18
Temple of Debod
temple | free
Museums and Galleries
Museo del Prado:
palace museum park church | opening hours: 10 am to 8 pm (mon-sat), 10 am to 7 pm (sun), tickets: General: €15, General+guidebook: €24, Reduced: €7.50, guide or audio guide: €4/€3, Free for children under 18, students, free entry last 2 hours before closing. Visit website, phone: +34 902 10 70 77, address: Calle Ruiz de Alarcón 23. Madrid. 28014.
Cerralbo Museum:
museum | tickets: General:€3, Reduced:€3
National Archaeological Museum:
museum | ticket:€3
Reina Sofia Museum:
museum | tickets: General:€13, Reduced:€9
Sorolla Museum:
museum | tickets: General:€3, Reduced:€1,50
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum:
museum | tickets: Adult:€10, Child:Free
Parks and Outdoor
Capricho Park
park | free
El Retiro Park
park | free
Parque Warner Madrid
amusement park | tickets: General:€44,90, Reduced:€39,90
Zoo Aquarium Madrid
zoo | General:€24 , Reduced:€19,50
