Madrid is a city capable of conquering you for many reasons. Do you know what to visit in Madrid? For you, 5 unusual places not to be missed.
The capital of Spain knows how to be desired, whether for the nightlife among the best in the world or for the incredible number of things to do and see.
Michela has already talked about it in September giving you some tips for organizing a trip to Madrid.
Here are the most original and interesting places to visit.
Parque del Retiro
Known for the lake for boating and the botanical garden.
It is appreciated for the space where street artists improvise orators, singing and dancing in the open air, exactly as it happens in London’s Hyde Park.
Chueca district
This is the gay district of Madrid and it is one of the trendiest areas of the city.
In fact, here you can find shops that are a bit strange (the shopkeepers of the barrio define themselves as hetero friendly) and trendy, and in the evening you can find the most popular outdoor parties in the squares.
The Chueca district is where Spanish culture and nightlife originated as a reaction to the inaction of the dictatorship.
Rastro
Madrid’s flea market takes place only on Sunday in the La Latina district (La Latina metro).
An incredible number of people are concentrated here, representing an opportunity of great social value for all residents.
One piece of advice we can give you is not to bring anything to eat, but to try only things on the fly like the delicious sandwiches with anchovies.
Almudena Cathedral
It represents one of the many reasons that mark the rivalry between Barcelona and Madrid, given that the people of Madrid are particularly proud of it because at least it is completed, unlike the Sagrada Familia of Catalan rivals.
For the construction of the Almudena Cathedral, it took 5 centuries, the work of 10 architects and a considerable economic effort.
The end result is a work that embraces different architectural styles, from Baroque to Gothic.
Atocha Renfe station
This gigantic building is made up of iron arches and large windows and was designed by Alberto De Palacio, an admirer of Gustave Eiffel, as can be understood by observing its style.
Atocha Renfe station features a stunning palm grove that you absolutely must visit.
It was rebuilt after the infamous terrorist attack of 11 March 2004.
What to see in Madrid, my advice
Organize your trip in the best possible way: save time and money. How? Purchase tickets for the attractions you want to see or the Madrid City Pass in advance. This way, you not only save money, but also skip the line once you reach the museum entrance or attraction!
Here you will find all the information and the possibility to buy tickets.
Read all the articles about Madrid
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