Royal grandeur and modern cosmopolitanism — a city that simply never sleeps.
Madrid is Europe's highest capital city — over 650 metres above sea level — and its energy is unmatched. The Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza place it among the world's finest museum cities. Tapas culture, endless nightlife, and the Bernabéu football stadium complete the experience.
6,5M
visitors/year
4.7/5
rating
195
sunny days/year
Best time to visit
March–May or September–November — summer can be extremely hot
Top sights & experiences
- ✦🖼️ Museo del Prado
- ✦🏰 Royal Palace
- ✦🌿 Retiro Park
- ✦🏛️ Plaza Mayor
- ✦🛒 Mercado de San Miguel
- ✦🌃 Malasaña — trendy district
- ✦🎨 Reina Sofía (Guernica)
- ✦🍷 Tapas & vermouth
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