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Madrid in 3 Days: A Journey through Art and Culture

nelson ruiz

nelson ruiz

27 Sep 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Madrid in just 3 days! Explore iconic landmarks like El Retiro Park, Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles Fountain, and Mercado de San Miguel. Immerse yourself in art at the Museo Nacional del Prado and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Don't miss the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Madrid. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Madrid

Day 1
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$0

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$ 4

El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$38

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$ 4

Museo Nacional del Prado
Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
15 - 18 min

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Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$60

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$ 4

Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$35
12 - 15 min

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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $108 In total

Activities & Food:$98
Transport:$10