How to Find Madrid's Best Tourist Spots
Madrid is the biggest city in Spain, and is also its capital. With its rich history, culture and distinctly Castilian charm, Madrid makes for an attractive destination for many tourists. There are plenty of things to do and see when you are touring Madrid. If you are planning on visiting this glorious Spanish city in the future, here are some of your best bets for sightseeing.
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Check out the Arab Wall. Madrid and Spain in general has always had a strong link to Arab culture (just think about the Mosque of Cordoba, Spain). This area is one of the oldest parts of Madrid, with streets and buildings that are about a thousand years old.
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Visit El Palacio Real. This is a royal palace that has a long history, from the Arabs to the Austrians and then onto the Spaniards. The Palace offers fantastic walking tours for visitors to get a glimpse of the Royal Quarters (though currently it is not in residence). Be sure to check out the majestic Throne Room, which is decorated in exquisite stucco and mosaics.
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Go to Casa de America, Palacio de Linares. This is a beautiful house from the nineteenth century that many Madrid locals consider to be "haunted." It is a great place to see some classic nineteenth century royal architecture. The house is composed of a library, auditorium and rooms for exhibits.
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Stop by Casa de Museo Lope de Vega. This was legendary Spanish playwright Felix Lope de Vega Carpio's house. Some of his most notable works were conceived and brought to fruition here. Be sure to check out the ancient fruit trees in his garden, as he often wrote about them in his diaries.
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Walk through Plaza de la Villa. This delightful Madrid square is great for walking and checking out the sights and feeling the ambiance of the city. You can take in some of the most beautiful architecture in the entire city while walking through Plaza de la Villa. The Madrid Town Hall is located here.
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Tips & Warnings
Madrid is famous for bullfights. If you are interested in those, be sure to check one out if you can while you're there! They are a quintessentially Spanish experience.
