Madrid Historic buildings + Winter pictures

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

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

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

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

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

The youngest of Madrid’s monumental gateways is a celebration of the worldwide influence of the Spanish monarchy and the nation’s military successes.

Admire the beautifully preserved historic buildings that line this charming square in the heart of Madrid.

Marvel at the unlikely spectacle of an ancient Egyptian temple in Madrid. This striking landmark has survived thousands of years and traveled thousands of miles.  

Marvel at the unlikely spectacle of an ancient Egyptian temple in Madrid. This striking landmark has survived thousands of years and traveled thousands of miles.  

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

Get yourself a ticket to a fight or take a tour of Spain’s most important bullfighting ring.


Get yourself a ticket to a fight or take a tour of Spain’s most important bullfighting ring.


Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.

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

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

Get yourself a ticket to a fight or take a tour of Spain’s most important bullfighting ring.


Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.

Get yourself a ticket to a fight or take a tour of Spain’s most important bullfighting ring.


Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.

Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.

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

Get yourself a ticket to a fight or take a tour of Spain’s most important bullfighting ring.


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

Marvel at the unlikely spectacle of an ancient Egyptian temple in Madrid. This striking landmark has survived thousands of years and traveled thousands of miles.