Madrid Art + Historic buildings pictures

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See the majestic gate that was once Madrid’s eastern entrance but is today a symbol of the Spanish metropolis.

Its grandiose colonnade and refurbished 19th-century interior make up an exquisite setting, with excellent acoustics for operatic shows and music concerts.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

With some of Spain’s foremost modern and contemporary artworks and a collection that ranks among the world’s finest, this is a museum art lovers won’t want to miss.

Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.

Maze-like hedges, marble sculptures and colorful flower beds adorn this historic royal garden, where the palace’s stables and carriages once lay.

Lined with extravagant old buildings and renowned for the iconic fountain at its center, this is one of Madrid’s most impressive squares.

Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture. 

An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.

Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

Its grandiose colonnade and refurbished 19th-century interior make up an exquisite setting, with excellent acoustics for operatic shows and music concerts.

This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.

Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.

An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.

Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture. 

Admire the baroque architecture as you walk through the entrance and into the fascinating interior of Madrid’s only cathedral.

Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.