What to see in Madrid in 3 days
It is not easy to discover a city as cosmopolitan as Madrid in just three days. However, it is the minimum time for you to start moving with ease. To begin with, we suggest that you focus on the historic center and visit the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral and the Plaza Mayor. After these emblematic places, museums such as El Prado, with the best collection of Spanish art in the world, await you. Of course, in this itinerary we leave time to visit the gourmet markets and the best restaurants in the capital.
After these intense days of sightseeing, we are sure that you will be enchanted by a capital city so rich in monuments, with such a varied gastronomy and an extremely hospitable population.
Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral
It took over 100 years and 6 architects to construct this immense church set in the heart of the city.
Plaza Mayor
Having borne witness to everything from royal proclamations and celebrations to executions, Madrid’s Plaza Mayor is an emblem of the city, championed by the Habsburg dynasty.
Museo del Prado
The Museo del Prado, situated on Madrid’s so-called Paseo del Arte, is a must-visit, as it houses the largest collection of Spanish painting in the world.
Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía
Some of Madrid’s most iconic sights are concentrated in the Puerta del Sol, considered to be the city’s beating heart. It’d be a crime to come to Madrid and not pay it a visit.
Parque del Retiro
Located in the centre of Madrid, this green space combines recreation, culture and architecture with a thrilling story about the decline of the absolute monarchy in Spain.
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