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Madrid: A 5-Day Adventure

Karim Suedan

Karim Suedan

12 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Madrid. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1
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$0

Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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El Retiro Park
Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Palacio de Cristal
Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$80

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$ 9

Cibeles Fountain
18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Museo Nacional del Prado
Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$80
9 - 11 min

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San Fernando Market
Bustling market with stands selling everything from produce & butchered meats to clothes & books.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$150

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$ 9

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
19 - 23 min

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Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$88
Day 4
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$88

Catedral de la Almudena
Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Royal Palace of Madrid
18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$88
9 - 14 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 - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$235

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$ 25

Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Mercado de San Miguel
Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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$75
13 - 16 min

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Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$160

Budget breakdown: $594 In total

Activities & Food:$553
Transport:$41