Teatro Real, Madrid
Teatro Real, Madrid's opera house on Plaza de Oriente: its history since 1850, guided and audio tours, prices in 2026 and cheap tickets for under-35s.
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Plaza de la Villa, Madrid
Plaza de la Villa in Madrid: the Lujanes tower, Casa de Cisneros, the former city hall and the Bazán statue, with history and how to get there.
Estación de Atocha, Madrid
Estación de Atocha in Madrid: high-speed and Cercanías trains, opening hours, how to get there, the 1892 hall and the memorial to the 2004 attacks.
Edificio Metrópolis, Madrid
Edificio Metrópolis in Madrid: the 1911 domed building where Calle de Alcalá meets Gran Vía, its history, what is inside since 2026 and where to see it from.
Estación Príncipe Pío, Madrid
Príncipe Pío in Madrid: the metro, Cercanías and bus interchange in the former Estación del Norte, with its shopping centre, theatre and nearby parks.
Palacio de Fernán Núñez, Madrid
Palacio de Fernán Núñez in Madrid, seat of the Spanish Railways Foundation: its history, the rooms on the guided tour and how to book in 2026.
Palacio de Liria, Madrid
Palacio de Liria in Madrid, home of the House of Alba: history, the art collection and gardens, plus 2026 opening hours, ticket prices and free entry.
Casón del Buen Retiro, Madrid
The Casón del Buen Retiro in Madrid: the former palace ballroom that holds the Prado's library and Luca Giordano's vault, with access, hours and tours.
Palacio de Cristal, Madrid
The Palacio de Cristal in Madrid's Retiro Park: history, architecture, the restoration that keeps it closed in 2026, and what to see nearby for free.
Palacio de Buenavista, Madrid
Palacio de Buenavista in Madrid, headquarters of the Spanish Army: history, rooms and gardens, free guided visits and 2026 changing of the guard.
Arco de Cuchilleros, Madrid
Arco de Cuchilleros, the best-known entrance to Madrid's Plaza Mayor: its history, the origin of the name, what to see nearby and how to get there.
Antiguo Museo del Ejército, Madrid
The former Army Museum in Madrid: its history, the buildings that remain in the city, and 2026 hours and prices of the Museo del Ejército in Toledo.