Cuartel del Condeduque, Madrid

Gran Via

Templo de Debod

An Egyptian temple, located in one of Madrid's most beautiful parks

Palacio Real

The Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is an enormous palace, one of the biggest in Europe, with scorching plains of concrete around it

Mercado de San Miguel

Near Plaza Mayor is this indoor market, identifiable by its ornate iron posts

Catedral de la Almudena

This massive cathedral faces the Palacio Real

Plaza Mayor

Perhaps the best known plaza in Madrid, this impressive square is now one of the main stops on any tourist visit

Mercado de La Cebada

Once a glass and iron market of the late XIX century, it is now a vaulted concrete building which still serves as a neighborhood market

Puerta del Sol

This plaza is the heart of Madrid and one of the busiest places in the city - a hub for the local transit system, a favorite meeting spot for locals, a visible area for festivals or political demonstrations, and a opportune location for tour guides, street performers, pickpockets and anyone else looking to take advantage of all the tourists on hand

Museo de America

An excellent museum that many tourists miss

Real Academia de Bella Artes de San Fernando

Highly impressive art collection with paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints