Banco de España, Madrid
The Banco de España in Madrid: the history of Spain's central bank, its 1891 building on Plaza de Cibeles, free guided tours and the exhibition hall.
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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, Madrid
Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales in Madrid: history, Rubens tapestries, guided tour times, the 9 euro ticket and free admission rules for 2026.
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Plaza Mayor in Madrid: history of the square, Casa de la Panadería, the arches and statue, plus the tourist office and Christmas market in 2026.
Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
The Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid: the 1916 iron market hall beside the Plaza Mayor, its tapas stands, opening hours for 2026 and transport.
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.
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.