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Madrid Marvels

Angel Barrios

Angel Barrios

1 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Madrid, Spain. Discover the city's rich history, immerse yourself in its cultural treasures, and indulge in the flavors of Spanish cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with ancient marvels and authentic experiences.

Trip to Madrid

Day 1Serenity at El Retiro Park
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$0

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
Day 2Unveiling Anthropological Wonders
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$8

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$ 2

National Museum of Anthropology
Long-founded ethnographic & anthropological museum depicting global cultures with themed exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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Monument to Alfonso XII
Built in 1922, this monument in Buen Retiro Park features a colonnade with an equestrian statue.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Puerta de Alcalá
Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Botanical Bliss and Artistic Delights
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$20

Real Jardín Botánico
Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
Day 4Journey into the Past
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$4

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$ 2

Museo d'America
National museum of pre-Columbian, Spanish-American & Native American art & artifacts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
11 - 14 min

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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Chapel-turned-museum & burial place of the famous artist Francisco de Goya, featuring his frescoes.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 5Majestic Royalty and Art Collections
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$22

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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$17
10 - 15 min

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Cerralbo Museum
Collections of Old Master paintings, fine furniture & antiques in an 1800s mansion with gardens.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
Day 6Sunset at the Temple and Royal Secrets
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$8

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
9 - 14 min

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Campo del Moro
Streams, paths & trees in steep, sloping historic gardens on 20 acres with 2 monumental fountains.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
1500s royal monastery with a museum housing holy relics & works by Titian, Rubens & Caravaggio.
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
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$8
Day 7Iconic Fountain and Modern Art
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$12

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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
4 - 5 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$12
Day 8Fine Art and Literary Legacy
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$4

San Fernando Fine Art Royal Academy
Cultural center & exhibits in a Neoclassical palace, with 16th-century paintings & sculptures.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Lope de Vega's House-Museum
Restored 17th-century house museum of the playwright Lope de Vega, with period furniture & artworks.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$4
Day 9Bulls and Football Fever
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$49

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$ 2

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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$17
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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$32
Day 10Farewell to Madrid
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$0

Budget breakdown: $133 In total

Activities & Food:$126
Transport:$7