Zoo Aquarium Madrid, Madrid

La Casa de Campo

The park at the rear of the Palacio Real which used to belong to the Royal family

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

Catedral de la Almudena

This massive cathedral faces the Palacio Real

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

Templo de Debod

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

Plaza Mayor

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

Museo del Traje

Offers a wide selection of historical and more temporary costumes (from the early 1200s to now) which shows the aspects of different cultures and Spain

Gran Via

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