Naval Museum, Madrid

Plaza de Cibeles

A massive roundabout at the intersection of Calle de Alcala and Paseo del Prado, this plaza houses one of Madrid's emblems, the Fountain of Cibeles, which portrays the Roman goddess of fertility sitting upon a chariot pulled by two lions

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum of Art

Contains a large art collection including masterpieces by Monet, Goya, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Mondrian, Bacon and Lichtenstein

Museo del Prado

The Prado Museum showcases one of the finest art collections in the world, and the best collection of classical art in Madrid

Caixa Forum

A private museum of contemporary art and culture that is particularly well-known for the 'vertical garden' by Patrick Blanc installed on a wall in front of the museum, as well as the quite special architecture of the building itself

Royal Botanical Garden

Real Academia de Bella Artes de San Fernando

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

Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Center

Houses Madrid's best collection of modern art

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

Buen Retiro Park

The Buen Retiro Park has some of Madrid’s best gardens and is a favourite retreat of locals

National Archaeological Museum Madrid

This well designed museum houses an incredible collection of archaeological finds from across the peninsula