Spain is a country which for many is the ideal tourist destination to be. If you wonder why tourists love this country, you should know that it has countless breathtaking mountains views, fine sandy beaches and exquisite restaurants and shops, where visitors can taste local foods and purchase various souvenirs to take back home.
If you want to join those who love this country, then nothing simpler, as all you have to do is to check various vacation packages available in travel agencies and pick whatever offer you think is right for you and your family. It doesn’t matter whether you want to travel alone, with friends or with your family, as either way you are guaranteed to have a good time, once you get to Spain. However, in what follows we are going to present you a few places to visit in Madrid, which you might find interesting and include on your list of must-see places in Spain.
The first tourist destination we propose is Madrid’s Royal Palace. You should know that this palace, which is also known as the Palacio Real, is the largest architectural building existing in Madrid. This building is situated nearby Plaza de Oriente, which is another tourist attraction in Madrid. Plaza de Oriente is ideal for those seeking for a tranquil place, where to contemplate nature and beautiful garden layouts that follow semi-circular designs.
Another tourist spot in the places to visit in Madrid is the Cathedral de Santa Maria. This cathedral doesn’t fall in the category of ancient architectural structures, as it is considered to be relatively modern, being completed in 1993. However, this building is worth visiting, especially as it combines various styles in its architecture from the neoclassical exterior and gothic revival interior to neo-romanesque crypt. Plaza de la Armeria separates this cathedral from the Palacio Real.
Madrid is known for the beautiful parks it has and a representative such setting is the Retiro Park or El Parque de Retiro, which is the most important park of Madrid. This place is ideal for those who want to enjoy nature inside large, crowded cities. This park has great monuments, sculptures and people can also rent horse-drawn carriages in here.
Among plenty other wonderful places to visit in Madrid, the “Golden Triangle” area is a must-see spot you should not miss seeing, as well. Here, you will find the Prado Museum, the Thyssen- Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofia Museum. This city also offers various restaurants, taverns and bars which host some of the best flamenco dancers in Spain.