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A Week in Madrid: Exploring the Best of Spain's Capital

yalena benitez

yalena benitez

29 Sep 2023

Join me on a thrilling journey through Madrid, where we'll visit iconic landmarks like Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Puerta de Alcalá, Las Ventas Bullring, Cibeles Fountain, Neptune Fountain, Palacio de Cristal, Museo de Cera, Temple of Debod, Toledo Gate, Sabatini Garden, Royal Palace of Madrid, and Plaza de España. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Spain!

Trip to Madrid

Day 1
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$32

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$ 2

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$31
8 - 10 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$18

Las Ventas Bullring
Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$18
Day 3
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$0

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$ 2

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
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Neptune Fountain
Neoclassical fountain in the center of a roundabout depicting Neptune on a shell-shaped chariot.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Palacio de Cristal
Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$10

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$ 2

Museo de Cera
Waxwork museum with depictions of famous people plus a space ride, a ghost train & a history show.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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Temple of Debod
Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 2

Toledo Gate
Gate built in the Neoclassical style to honor Fernando VII, with stone arches & statues.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Sabatini Garden
Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$18

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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$18
Day 7
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$0

Plaza de España
Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $83 In total

Activities & Food:$77
Transport:$7