Guidebook for Madrid
Parks & Nature
Casa de Campo are the former hunting grounds of the royal family. It is the biggest park we have in Madrid and you can really disconnect nicely from the city.
By cable cart you can go there and have wonderful views on the city and the palace. It leaves close to the house in Parque del Oeste.
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Parque de la Casa de Campo
1 P.º de la Prta del ÁngelCasa de Campo are the former hunting grounds of the royal family. It is the biggest park we have in Madrid and you can really disconnect nicely from the city.
By cable cart you can go there and have wonderful views on the city and the palace. It leaves close to the house in Parque del Oeste.
The famous Retiro park is a must.
The beautiful lake and Cristal Palace don't disappoint.
Also don't miss out on the statue of the fallen Angel, one of the few statues made of the devil and the sportive corner of the park.
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Retiro
The famous Retiro park is a must.
The beautiful lake and Cristal Palace don't disappoint.
Also don't miss out on the statue of the fallen Angel, one of the few statues made of the devil and the sportive corner of the park.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful private collection. Nice because it goes from classical art to modern art.
They also have beautiful temporary exhibitions.
! Free on Mondays
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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del PradoWonderful private collection. Nice because it goes from classical art to modern art.
They also have beautiful temporary exhibitions.
! Free on Mondays
Conde Duque has various functions. In 1717 it is build as the military headquarters. And now it is a library and art exhibition space but also in summer they use their inner squares for a lovely cocktail, lounge space and an open air cinema.
At least it is worthwhile to experience the inner plaza going through the gates.
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Centro Cultural Conde Duque station
Conde Duque has various functions. In 1717 it is build as the military headquarters. And now it is a library and art exhibition space but also in summer they use their inner squares for a lovely cocktail, lounge space and an open air cinema.
At least it is worthwhile to experience the inner plaza going through the gates.
Entertainment & Activities
Matadero is the former slaughterhouse of the city. It has been fully renovated over the last years and is the biggest industrial building build in Neo-Morish style.
It is right near the Madrid Rio park and has all kind of events going on. There is a Theatre, Cinema and you can rent Bikes.
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Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de LegazpiMatadero is the former slaughterhouse of the city. It has been fully renovated over the last years and is the biggest industrial building build in Neo-Morish style.
It is right near the Madrid Rio park and has all kind of events going on. There is a Theatre, Cinema and you can rent Bikes.
Rent a bike or book a guided tour by bike.
You will be amazed what your guide will show you by bike.
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Trixi Bike Rental & Tour
12 C. de los JardinesRent a bike or book a guided tour by bike.
You will be amazed what your guide will show you by bike.
Food Scene
The best coffee of Malasaña.
This coffee place is a known Hipster place. You can get all kinds of coffee and they are really good at it.
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Toma Café
49 C. de la PalmaThe best coffee of Malasaña.
This coffee place is a known Hipster place. You can get all kinds of coffee and they are really good at it.
Sightseeing
The Egyptian Tempel of Debod is the oldest building we have in Madrid. It is a real Tempel shipped here as a gift from Egypt.
It is right in the center of Parque del Oeste and is best visited when the sun sets. You will have the most beautiful view of Casa de Campo with nice musicians playing their music.
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Templo de Debod
1 C. de FerrazThe Egyptian Tempel of Debod is the oldest building we have in Madrid. It is a real Tempel shipped here as a gift from Egypt.
It is right in the center of Parque del Oeste and is best visited when the sun sets. You will have the most beautiful view of Casa de Campo with nice musicians playing their music.
Gran Via is the broadway of Madrid.
It is a typical concept of the end of the nineteenth century to make a metropole.
You can find all the big stores, theaters and hotels at this avenue.
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Gran Vía
Calle Gran VíaGran Via is the broadway of Madrid.
It is a typical concept of the end of the nineteenth century to make a metropole.
You can find all the big stores, theaters and hotels at this avenue.