Puerta del Sol

Spanish for “The Gate of the Sun,” Puerto del Sol is one of the most popular plazas in all of Madrid and is the center of the radial network of Spanish roads (Km 0). The area was formerly a gate in the wall that used to protect the city and today the ceremonial bell tower […]

Plaza Mayor

Madrid’s most famous square, Plaza Mayor, is located in the center of the city and hosts many of the city’s major fairs, festivals, and demonstrations in this picturesque little plaza. Packed from corner to corner with some of Madrid’s most typical restaurants and cafes, take the time to enjoy some good Spanish wine and sample […]

Museo de Cera de Madrid

Come explore the 450 figures of the Madrid Wax Museum. The sculptures are detailed, lifelike, and sure to please both young people and adults. The museum is ever-evolving with new figures being added all the time. Modern celebrities and public figures like Penélope Cruz, Barack Obama, Miley Cyrus and Antonio Banderas are displayed next to […]

Librería Calatrava

Librería Calatrava, the oldest bookshop in Madrid, contains an endless source of fascinating literature. It was founded by the protestant cleric Federico Fliedner, and was initially known as Librería Nacional y Extranjera (National and Foreign Library). Specializing in the protestant religion since its beginnings in 1873, today it offers a wide range of books on […]

Las Ventas

Bullfighting is to Spain what baseball is to America, and Las Ventas is their Doubleday Field. The Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas is the most famous bullring in all of Spain, and has been since it was built it 1931. One of the largest in the world, Las Ventas has seating for 25,000 and […]

Farmacia Deleuze Isasi

The Farmacia Deleuze Isasi opened in 1780 and has stayed relevant by preserving the original Baroque interior decoration and respecting the site’s history. You’ll immediately notice the traditional pharmacy pots, which are actually porcelains from the Real Fábrica del Buen Retiro, adding to the historical significance of this storefront. The pharmacy’s decor makes it seem […]

Cellar Tours

Madrid is a fascinating place for wine lovers. From the dusty and nostalgic La Venencia sherry bar to the stylish and chic Taberneros wine and tapas bar, there are some real gems throughout the city for wine enthusiasts. Besides serving wine, Madrid actually makes excellent wines right on the city’s outskirts with the most famous […]

Balloon Flights Spain

Experience the height of tranquility as you float over many of Madrid’s trademark features in a hot air balloon. Departing from Xanadu, just beyond the city limits, these flights are limited to weekends only. Among the spectacular highlights you’ll find soaring above Madrid are tangled labyrinths of medieval streets, clusters of white village houses, aqueducts, […]