Fauni is a biological theme park which is devoted to nature. It is home to over one thousand various animals from different climates and ecosystems....

Warner Bros. Movie World is a theme park located on the outskirts of Madrid. There are five theme areas and these are Hollywood Boulevard, Cartoon...

The Real Fabrica de Tapies was founded by Felipe V, who brought master craftsmen from Antwerp to Madrid in 1771 to make tapestries for the...

The Panteon de Hombres Ilustres is a splendid 19th Century building which was built to serve as a final resting place for the most important...

The Museo Nacional Ferroviario is located at the former main station for Portugal. The station of Delicias opened in 1880 but closed in 1971. You...

The Museo Casa de la Moneda is located in the Spanish mint and stamp building. Here you can learn about the history of currency from...

The Museo Nacional de Antropologia is dedicated to the study of anthropology and ethnology. There are displays of artefacts from different civilizations including the Philippines....

The Observatorio Astronomico dates from the late 18th Century when it was designed by Juan de Villanueva in the Neo-classical style. The building was used...

The Museo de America houses a large collection of artefacts from the Americas, some of them being from the time of the conquistadors. In the...

The Ministerio de Agricultura is a magnificent building that originally housed the Ministry of Development. Designed by the architect Ricardo Velazquez Bosco, it was built...

The Museo Taurino adjoins Las Ventas bullring, an amazing building that seats 22,000 spectators. It was built in 1930 and along a wall is a...

The Reina Sofia Museum is housed in a former hospital that closed in 1965. One of the main attractions of this museum of modern art...

This extensive, beautiful, historic park is a popular place for relaxation,and it has an artificial lake where rowing boats can be hired. Felipe 1V had...

The Royal Botanic Garden is an ideal place to relax after visiting the nearby museums and art galleries. Designed in 1781, during the reign of...

Corralas are tenements that were built in the 19th Century in the poorer areas of Madrid and, in most cases, the balconies of the buildings...

The Palacio de Fernan Lunez was built in the mid 19th Century for the Duke and Duchess of Fernan Nunez and it was the family...

Housing an impressive collection of Spanish, Flemish and Italian paintings, the Prado Museum is one of the best in Europe. The neo-classical building was built...

The Decorative Arts Museum is a fascinating museum devoted to craftsmanship and design through the ages. It is in a converted mansion and the exhibits...

The Alcala Arch was built during the reign of Carlos 111 and it took nine years to complete. At that time it marked the city`s...

The Madrid Stock Exchange was established in 1831 and, after being housed in many different buildings, it moved to its present location in 1893. This...