Weekend in Madrid Plaza Villa Salto
That sounds easy enough. The problem came when, after completing the references we had noted, new ones appeared and some of them were divided into two. We already had more than 60 and we had to choose. Did we do it right? You probably miss more than one thing that you consider a must in Madrid . Maybe the fact that we whatsapp number data see it almost every day makes us think that it is not so important… We are sure that this article will evolve over time, but, for now, we are going to stick with these 60 things to see and do in Madrid .
When you cross them all off, you can consider yourself a real cat .
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If you don't think you'll have time for everything we recommend, don't panic: take a look at our weekend itinerary for Madrid so you've got the basics covered.
60 things to see and do in Madrid
They may be the most famous thing in Madrid internationally, so first things first: head down to the Paseo del Arte and enjoy the works of the Museo Nacional del Prado , the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza . Why wait?
Greet the goddess Cybele in her square, did you know that the lions pulling her chariot are actually Atalanta and Hippomenes?
Have churros with chocolate for breakfast, or have them as a snack or eat them in the early morning… Madrid is full of churrerías. Our favorite is La Mejor de Fuencarral.
Weekend in Madrid Churreria LaMejor
Explore the city with a free tour of Madrid , there are some for all tastes: classic , famous women , the Inquisition , the Austrias , by neighborhoods...
Enter a ghost station on the Madrid metro : Platform 0. One of the must-sees in Chamberí . Or visit the exhibition of historic Metro trains in Chamartín .
Admire the third largest dome in Christendom at the Royal Basilica of San Francisco el Grande .
La Latina Neighborhood San Francisco The Great Dome
You will have already seen the new town hall behind the Cibeles, but don't forget to visit the old house of the Villa . Villa, yes, because Madrid is not a city, it is a town and a court. And that will be your first contact with the so-called Madrid of the Austrias .
Speaking of court, visit the Royal Palace , one of the largest in Europe. Book your guided tour here and skip the lines, or here , combining it with the Prado Museum.
Enjoy the sunset next to the Royal Palace, on the esplanade of the Temple of Debod or in the Retiro pond... or all three.
