Madrid: Madrid in 4 Days Easy Going Itinerary

Madrid
Madrid in 4 Days Easy Going Itinerary
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Day 1
09:00 Real Basilica de San
Francisco el Grande
A 1760 church with exquisite Goya frescoes and other
art work
10:45 Almudena Cathedral

A Gothic-revival church with statues of contemporary
artists and stained glass windows
11:50 Palacio Real de Madrid

The royal palace has period furnishings, art and a Hall
of Mirrors
14:30 Plaza Mayor

The city's main square surrounded by historical
buildings
09:00 Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
The Basilica of St. Francis the Great was constructed in 1760 during the reign of Carlos III. The cathedral is
thought to be located on the same spot where Saint Francis himself founded a Franciscan convent in 1217.
The Roman Catholic church is located in La Latina neighborhood and looks onto Plaza de San Francisco.
The neoclassical cathedral was designed by Francisco Cabeza but later developed by Antonio Plo and finally
on completion it was under Francesco Sabatini. The impressive structure has a 33 meter wide and 58 meter
high dome which is the 4th largest in the world and the largest in Spain. Within the dome there are incredible
frescoes and at the base of the dome are wooden statues of the 12 apostles. The interior has a round nave
surrounded by chapels each more beautiful than the last. Each chapel is decorated in a different style but the
most striking is the Chapel of San Bernardino de Siena where you can see frescoes by Goya. One of the
characters in the fresco is thought to be a self-portrait of the artist. The church holds a number of valuable
works of art including a painting by Zurbaran. The cathedral has some intricate wood carved furniture
including the choir stalls and the seven doors of the church which were carved by Casa Juan Guas. The
cathedral is the final resting place for many of the country's most renowned artists and politicians. When
Address: Calle San Buenaventura, 1, 28005
visiting the church you can take a guided tour (in Spanish) or visit during the public services. Madrid, Spain
Phone Number: 91-365-38-00
Admission: 3€
Opening Hours: Museum - Tue-Fri
10:30am-12:30pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm, Sat
10:30am-12:30pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm. July and
August Tues-Sun 10:30am-12:30pm and
5pm-7pm
Transportation: Metro: La Latina or Puerta del
Toledo. Bus: 3, 60, C, 148, or M4
10:45 Almudena Cathedral
Visit Duration: 1 hour
0.7 KM, 13 minutes walking from Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande
Madrid's cathedral stands adjacent to the Royal Palace on Bailen Street; it is the seat of the Roman Catholic
Archdiocese of Madrid. In 1561 King Filipe II moved Spain's capital from Toledo to Madrid and the new
capital needed a grand place of worship. Construction began in 1879 on the former site of Madrid's first
mosque. The cathedral is dedicated to and named after Santa Maria de la Almudena, Madrid's patron saint.
The Gothic revival structure was designed by Francisco de Cubas but following a pause in construction for
the duration of the country's Civil War the design was taken over by Fernando Chueca who added the
Baroque exterior. Finally the cathedral was completed in 1993. The beautiful church is 104 meters long and
76 meters wide. There is a neo-Romanesque crypt where you can see a 16th century image of the Almudena
Virgin. Visitors can see the mosaics in the church sacristy and the Chapter Hall. It is possible to go up to the
dome and get views across the city. The interior is light with bright bursts of color. For Europe the cathedral is
rather modern and unadorned. Among the modern elements of the interior are statues of contemporary artists
and vibrant stained glass windows which have been referred to as pop-art. On the exterior is a statue of Pope Address: 10 Calle Bailen, on corner of Mayor
John-Paul II who consecrated the cathedral. There is a cathedral museum where you can learn about the Street, Madrid, Spain
history of the edifice and the archdiocese of Madrid. Phone Number: 91-542-22-00
Admission: Free admission but a donation is
asked of €1 per person
Opening Hours: July-Aug - Mon-Sun
10:00am-9pm; rest of the year Mon-Sun
9am-8:30pm
Web: http://www.catedraldelaalmudena.es/
Transportation: Metro: Opera. Bus: 3, 39, or 148
11:50 Palacio Real de Madrid
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 30 mins
0.4 KM, 5 minutes walking from Almudena Cathedral
Madrid's Royal Palace was constructed on the site of the old Alcazar fortress which was a Moorish castle.
This is the city's largest building and Western Europe's largest royal palace. It is situated next to the Plaza de
Oriente Square. The castle was originally designed by Filippo Juvarra for the court of Felipe V which
consisted of 3,000 courtiers. The first royal to live here was Carlos III. The palace has continued to be the
royal residence since then and today although the royals no longer live here it is still the official residence.
The construction project was begun in 1737 by Juan Bautista Sacchetti and later Francisco Sabatini and
Ventura Rodriguez took over and saw the project to completion in 1764. The building has a square floor plan
with a central courtyard which is accessed through the Puerta del Principe gate on the east side. The building
has galleries overlooking a parade ground. The palace complex includes the Sabatini and Campo del Moro
Gardens, the palace gardens. The palace interior has many highlights and is decorated and furnished with
valuable period furniture and art work. The main staircase has 70 steps and was designed by Sabatini. The
Throne Hall has a stunning ceiling mural by Tiepolo and the Hall of Halberdiers was once Carlos III's private Address: Calle Bailén, 4, 28013 Madrid, Spain
room. In the Royal Chemist's there are ceramic pots made by La Granja Factory and in the Royal Chapel Phone Number: 91-454-87-00
there is a collection of antique string instruments made by Antonio Stradivari. In the Royal Armoury you can Admission: general admission - 11€; reduced
see a large collection of weapons and armour dating back to the 13th century. The Painting Gallery holds rate 6€ for citizens 5-16yrs, students up to 25;
some valuable paintings like Salome with the Head of John the Baptist by Caravaggio and Luis Morales' under 5s free. Free admission for EU citizens
Virgin with Child. There are also paintings by Goya, El Greco, Velazquez, Sorolla, Mengs, Rubens, Giordano Oct-March Mon-Thurs 4:00pm-6:00pm and
and Juan de Flandes. Other rooms of note are the Royal Guards' Room, the Royal Library, the Hall of Mirrors April-Sept 6:00pm-8pm.
Opening Hours: Oct-March - 10:00am-6:00pm;
and the Columns Room. Visitors can take a guided tour of the palace. The Changing of the Guard takes
April-Sept - Daily 10:00am-8pm
place every Wednesday at 12 noon in the Puerta del Principe, but there is no ceremony in July, August or
Web:
September.
https://www.patrimonionacional.es/real-sitio/palacios/6039
Transportation: Metro: Opera or Plaza de
España. Bus: 3, 39, or 148
14:30 Plaza Mayor
0.6 KM, 9 minutes walking from Palacio Real de Madrid
Madrid's main square is also the most beautiful square, the Plaza Mayor is a rectangular-shaped square
surrounded by historical buildings. The plaza was built under Felipe II and designed by Juan de Herrera in the
1560s. Felipe III put the finishing touches to the square before its inauguration in 1620 and following several
fires the square was completed in 1853 by Juan de Villanova. Plaza Mayor holds a strategic position in the
city center which has afforded it the role of city market place, bullring, execution site, coronation site and even
the venue for Inquisition trials. The many functions of the square in the past and the historic events it has
witnessed have contributed to the names the square has had over the years. It has been called Plaza del
Arrabal, Plaza de la Republica and Plaza Real. It got its present name, Plaza Mayor following the Spanish
Civil War. There are nine entrances into the plaza which measures 129 meters by 94 meters. The plaza
buildings are three stories high with a total of 237 balconies looking on to the square. Most of the buildings
are residential except for the Casa de la Panaderia (Bakery House) which is now used for cultural events.
Beneath the arcades which surround the square you'll find restaurants and cafes as well as wine bars and Address: Plaza Mayor, 2-22, 28012 Madrid,
tapas bars. In the center of the square is a bronze statue of King Felipe III from 1616 created by Giovanni de Spain
Bologna. Admission: Free
Opening Hours: 24/7
Transportation: Metro: Sol
Day 2
10:00 Museo Thyssen
13th-20th century art in all genres housed in a
neo-classical building
12:35 Museo Nacional del

Prado
A fine art museum with 12th-19th century European art
15:15 Parque del Retiro

The city's main urban park surrounded by important
attractions
17:25 Puerta de Alcala

Alcala Gate, 1778, is a neo-classical design by
Francisco Sabatini
10:00 Museo Thyssen
This Madrid museum's collection of 1,000 pieces of 13th to late 20th century art covers all the genres of that
period; the art comes from across the globe but is predominantly the work of European artists. The museum
is housed within a neo-classical house built in 1806 in Madrid's Golden Triangle of museums. The collection
is displayed on 3 floors with the oldest art work on the top floor and the most contemporary pieces on the
lowest level. With almost all prominent artists represented in the museum it offers a great overview of the
history of art, artists and art genres. The evolution of European art can be seen in this world class museum.
The collection was amassed by Baron Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza and his son. Their private collection was
bought for the Spanish capital's museum for $350 million and is valued at approximately $1 billion. Among the
highlights are Van Eyck's Diptych of the Annunciation; Our Lady of the Dry Tree, Petrus Christus and
Holbein's portrait of Henry VIII. Other major masterpieces are Rubens' The toilet of Venus and Rembrandt's
Self Portrait. Among the impressionist paintings are Degas' Swaying Dancer, Cezanne's Portrait of a Farmer
and several paintings by Van Gogh. 20th century pieces include Picasso's Man with a Clarinet and Harlequin
with a Mirror. There are paintings by Miro, Dali, Bacon, Pollock (Brown and Silver I) and Edward Hopper's
Address: Palacio de Villahermosa, Paseo Prado,
Hotel Room. Other artists represented are Murillo, Jose de Ribera, Caravaggio, El Greco, Lucas Van 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Valckenberch, Constable, Monet, Sisley, Renoir, Edvard Munch, Matisse, Modigliani, Toulouse-Lautrec, Phone Number: 902 76 05 11
Gauguin, Chagall, Henry Moore, Pissarro and Degas. Canaletto and Zurbaran. As you can see there is hardly Admission: Permanent Collections - 10€ general
a well known artist not represented. admission, 7€ reduced (students and seniors 65+).
Free for children under 12yrs; Free Mondays 12
noon-4:00pm Additional special exhibits: 9€-17€.
Audio guides permanent collection €4; temporary
exhibitions €3; both €6
Opening Hours: Permanent Collections - Mon 12
noon-4:00pm; Tue-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm; Sat, Sun
10:00am-7pm
Web:
http://www.museothyssen.org/en/thyssen/home
Transportation: Metro: Banco de España. Bus: 1,
2, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 20, 27, 34, 37, 45, 51, 52, 53,
74, 146, or 150
12:35 Museo Nacional del Prado
0.4 KM, 6 minutes walking from Museo Thyssen
This is arguably Madrid's finest art museum and one of the most important in the world thanks to its collection
of European art from 12th to 19th century and specifically Spanish art. The Villanueva building which houses
the museum dates back to 1785 when it was designed by Juan de Villanueva and built on the orders of
Charles III as the Natural History Cabinet. In 1819 it was opened as a public museum. Over the years the
museum has been expanded and acquired adjacent buildings. Today it is known as the Museo del Prado
Campus and includes the Cloister of the Church of Los Jeronimos. Spain's national art museum holds about
7,600 paintings, 1,000 sculptures and over 13,000 drawings, prints, medals, decorative arts, historic
documents and other works of art. At first the core of the collection consisted of Spanish art amassed by the
royals but gradually the collection was expanded. The museum collection highlights include a large number of
Goya paintings and work by Diego, Titian, Peter Paul Rubens, Rembrandt, Botticelli, Van Dyck, Velazquez
and Bosch. Velazquez helped the museum gather the fine pieces of Spanish and Italian art from the artists
and he provided the museum with his own art including Las Meninas. Other works on display which shouldn't Address: Calle Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014
be missed include Titian's Charles V at Mulhberg; Raphael's La Perla; El Greco's Knight with his Hand on his Madrid, Spain. Four Entrances - Jeronimos
Breast and The Three Graces by Rubens. Also at the Prado are Goya's Black Paintings; The Pope's Barber Entrance; Murillo Entrance (no access), Goya Alta
by Velazquez; El Greco's Fable and The Flight into Egypt; Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights and The Entrance and South Alta Entrance.
Death of the Virgin by Mantegna. Works were brought from the Museo de la Trinidad, Museo de Arte Phone Number: 91-330-28-00
Moderno and much of the collection came from donations and purchases. The museum's wide range of art Admission: Collection free Access Mon-Sat 6pm
covering several centuries, countries and Old Masters makes this one of the finest art museums in the world. – 8pm. 14€ adults, general admission and official
guide 23€; "Twovisitsinoneyear" ticket 20€; 7€
seniors 65+. Free for under 18s, students 18-25
and disabled. Temporary exhibitions free Mon-Sat
6:00pm-8pm and Sun and holidays 5pm-7pm
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun and
fiestas 10am-7pm.
Web: http://www.museodelprado.es
15:15 Parque del Retiro
Visit Duration: 2 hours
1.0 KM, 12 minutes walking from Museo Nacional del Prado
Retiro Park is Madrid's main green lung, it is one of the city's largest parks. The park's full name is Parque del
Buen Retiro or Park of the Pleasant Retreat. The park covers 1.4km² and is surrounded by many of the city's
main attractions like the Prado Museum. Under Felipe II the area was used as an escape from urban life for
the royals and royal lodgings. Later the royal lodgings were turned into a palace for special events, theatrical
performances, bull fights and parties. Successive kings made changes to the structure and today what
remains is the grand ballroom which is now part of the Prado Museum. Under Carlos III the area was
converted into an enclosed public park. Napoleon's troops invaded and damaged the park area during the
French occupation. Later the park was restored and reinstated as a public park. One of the central attractions
in the park is the semi-circular colonnade monument to King Alfonso XII. The monument boasts an equestrian
statue of the king which stands where Felipe IV's pier once jutted out into the lake. There are several
structures in the park like the Casa de Vacas where you can see art exhibitions; the Crystal Palace and the
Velasquez Palace. The park has several fountains, the most fascinating of which is dedicated to the devil – Address: Plaza de la Independence, 7, 28009
The Fountain of the Fallen Angel, designed by Rocardo Bellver. The complex three tiered Galapagos Madrid, Spain
Fountain dates back to 1832 and was designed by Jose de Mariategui. Ventura Rodriguez created the Admission: Free admission
Fountain of the Artichoke dedicated to Spring. The park has an area designed in the French-style "parterre" , Opening Hours: April-Sept 6am-12 midnight;
the sections of this garden are divided by cedar trees which are the oldest in the city. Visitors can stroll down Oct-March 6am-10pm
the Paseo de la Argentina or Statue Walk which is lined with statues of Spanish Kings, the statues date back Web:
to the 1700s. The recreational opportunities in the park include boating on the lake, taking a horse drawn http://www.esmadrid.com/informacion-turistica/parque-del-re
Transportation: Metro: Retiro
carriage ride or getting your portrait painted by one of the local artists. Several annual events are hosted in
the park like an annual book fair and free summer concerts.
17:25 Puerta de Alcala
Visit Duration: 30 mins
0.7 KM, 8 minutes walking from Parque del Retiro
The Alcala Gate in Madrid stands in the center of Plaza de la Independencia, spanning Calle de Alcala;
although this was not its original location. The gate was commissioned to replace the 16th century gate which
stood at the eastern entrance to the city. The new gate was to be larger and more elaborate in keeping with
the importance of the gate which led to Aragon and through which the king entered the city. Construction
began in 1764 during the reign of King Carlos III and it was completed in 1778. The grand, national
monument was designed by Italian architect Francisco Sabatini. The gate has a neo-classical design and is
made of granite. It has three large archways with two smaller rectangular openings on either side. Above
each archway is a lion's head created by sculptor Roberto Michel. Six statues designed by Francisco
Guttierrez are evenly spaced along the top of the gate. A plaque above the central arch gives the date of the
gate's inauguration and King Carlos III's name. the gate's central location is close to many sites and only a
few meters from the entrance to Retiro Park. The gate is the subject and title of a popular Spanish song from
1985 by Ana Belen and Victor Manuel. In more resent pop history the gate featured in Katy Perry's music Address: Plaza de la Independencia, 10, 28001
video for her song Firework. Madrid, Spain
Opening Hours: 24/7
Admission: Free
Transportation: Metro: Retiro. Bus: 1, 9, 19, 20,
28, 51, 52, or 146
Day 3
09:30 Museo Cerralbo
See what a typical upper class 19th century home would
have looked like
11:35 Templo de Debod

This is an authentic 4th century Egyptian temple
relocated from Egypt
12:40 Teleferico
This cable car travels to the Parque Casa de Campo
14:35 Casa de Campo

The city's largest park with a lake and many attractions
and sports facilities
09:30 Museo Cerralbo
The collection of Enrique de Aguilera y Gamboa the Marquis of Cerralbo (1845-1922) is housed within his
former residence, a building which has been declared Bien de Interes Cultural – a building of cultural interest.
The museum opened in 1944 in the 19th century aristocratic home and offers a glimpse into the way of life of
Madrid's upper class in the 19th cnetury. Visitors can see not only art but also the artifacts and furnishings of
well-to-do families of the 19th century in the original surroundings. The owner of the house and art collection
was a patron of the arts and humanities, he amassed a collection of valuable paintings, sculptures, weapons,
oriental art, clocks, religious artifacts, Moroccan kilims, musical instruments, watches, jewels, ceramics,
carpets, furniture, medals, lamps, coins and prints. Among the mansions grand rooms there is a gala dining
room, ball room and music room with Murano glass and Bohemian crystal. Among the porcelain collection
there is Sevres, Wedgewood and Meissen. The valuable works of art include pieces by Ribera, Tintoretto, El
Greco, Titian, Zurbaran and Van Dyck. In the classic garden there is a pond, romantic planting and Roman
sculptures.
Address: Calle de Ventura Rodríguez, 17, 28008
Madrid, Spain
Phone Number: 91-547-36-46/47
Admission: 3€ adults, 1.50€ students, Free
Saturdays from 2:00pm, Sundays, 18 and under
and seniors (65+).
Opening Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30am-3:00pm, Sun
and festivals 10:00am-3:00pm; Thurs 5pm-8pm;
May-June - Thursdays (non-holidays) 5pm, Fri
10:00am and 12 noon free guided tours.
Web: http://museocerralbo.mcu.es
Transportation: Metro: Ventura Rodríguez or
Plaza España. Bus: 25, 39, 46, 74, or 138
11:35 Templo de Debod
0.4 KM, 6 minutes walking from Museo Cerralbo
The Debod Temple is an authentic Egyptian temple dedicated to the gods Amon and Isis. It dates back to the
4th century BC and until 1960 stood in Egypt. When the Aswan Dam was under construction the temple and
other monuments needed to be relocated. At the request of UNESCO new homes were found for the many
ancient monuments in other countries around the world. The Egyptian government gifted this temple to Spain
in 1968. The temple was painstakingly dismantled stone by stone and transported by sea to Valencia. From
there it made the rest of the journey to Madrid by rail. After careful reconstruction the temple was inaugurated
in 1972. The temple is located near Plaza de Espana and surrounded by a reflective pool and the green
parkland of Cuartel de la Montana Park. Exhibits at the site use photographs, models and audiovisual
projections to tell the story of the temple. The temple was placed as it originally stood in Egypt, aligned on an
east to west axis with two stone gateways leading to the temple. One of the interesting features of the temple
is the intricate relief hieroglyphic carvings on the stone. You can visit the site independently or take a guided
tour on a Saturday 11:30-12:30. Address: Calle de Ferraz, s/n, 20008 Madrid,
Spain
Admission: Free admission
Opening Hours: Tues-Fri. 1April-30 Sept
10:00am-2:00pm and 6:00pm-8pm; 1 Oct-31
March 9:45am-1:45pm and 4:15pm-6:15pm.
Sat&Sun 10:00am-2:00pm; Monday closed.
Web:
http://templodedebod.memoriademadrid.es/eng/index.html
Transportation: Metro: Plaza de España or
Ventura Rodríguez. Bus: 25, 39, 46, 74, or 138
Other Info: No smoking or use of flash cameras
allowed
12:40 Teleferico
0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from Templo de Debod
The teleferico Madrid is a cable car which takes you up above the city from the Paseo del Pintor Rosales
Street terminal, near Templo de Debod and the Arguelles metro station and travels all the way to the Parque
Casa de Campo. The journey takes you across the River Manzanares and the park where you can see the
city skyline and many famous sites like the Royal Palace and La Almudena Cathedral. The cable car was
Swiss built and began operating in 1969; they use the most advanced technology for this kind of eco-friendly
transportation. The 80 cable car cabins rise to a maximum of 40 meters off the ground and the journey covers
2.5km in 11 minutes. At the final stop you will find a restaurant, bars and brilliant views across the city from
the restaurant terrace. There are telescopes for you to see the view better and it is a great way to reach the
park which is Madrid's "green lung." Tickets can be bought at the ticket office or online at a discount rate. A
one way ride costs €4 and a round trip ticket costs €5.8. If you book 7 days in advance you get a slight
discount at €5.2. You can buy a combo ticket which includes entrance to several attractions or a meal.
Depending on the time of year the cable car operates from 11:00/12:00 to 16:00/18:00/19:00/19:30/20:00 or Address: Cable car leaves from Paseo del Pintor
21:00. The cabins leave continuously throughout the open hours. Rosales (Metro Arguelles) and Casa de Campo
Station Madrid
Admission: One Way - 4€, Round Trip - 5.8€;
children under 3yrs free; Teleferico+Zoo Aquarium
Madrid 24.35€ adults, 20.65€ children;
teleferico+Parque de Atracciones de Madrid 33€
adults, 26.5€ children; teleferico+Tour Las Ventas
15.1€ adults, 11.7€ children
Opening Hours: Depending on the month
11am-4:00pm/6:00pm/7pm/7:30pm/8pm/9pm
Web: http://www.teleferico.com
Transportation: Metro: Plaza de España or
Argüelles. Bus: 21
14:35 Casa de Campo
4.6 KM, 57 minutes by transit from Teleferico
Madrid's largest park covers 4200 acres (1,722 hectares) in the Moncloa-Aravaca district west of central
Madrid. The park is actually an extension of Monte del Pardo and is one of the largest parks in Europe and
the largest in Spain. King Filipe II purchased the area together with the Vargas family's Country House (Casa
de Campo) when he moved the Court to Madrid in 1553. The area became a hunting ground under Fernando
VI because of its proximity to the Royal Palace. Under Carlos III in the 18th century livestock and farming was
introduced to the parklands. Under the 2nd republic the land no longer belonged to the Crown and became
public parkland. In the 1930s the front lines of the Spanish Civil War siege of Madrid ran through this area but
following the war the park was reopened to the public in 1946. Visitors can still see several historic sites in the
park including the Palacio de los Vargas, La Tapia, the Reservado and the Puente de la Culebra a bridge
dating back to 1782. There are even former trenches and bunkers left over from the Civil War. Visitors to the
park can arrive by teleferico (cable car) which runs between Paseo del Pintor Rosales and the park. The park
has open lawns, beautiful flower beds and many trees as well as several attractions. A central feature of the Address: Parque Casa de Campo, Avenida de
park is the large lake where you can enjoy water activities. Several small animals live in the park's three Portugal, s/n, 28011 Madrid
ecosystems, the oak, pine and river groves. The amusement park, Parque de Atracciones, is located in the Phone Number: 91 479 60 02 Guided Tours - 91
park. There are recreational sports facilities in the park for athletics, tennis, football and even swimming. The 526 77 03
park is home to the Madrid Zoo where there is also a substantial aquarium. The ark is home to the large Admission: Free admission
Madrid Arena which hosts major sporting events. The park's Venta de Batan is an enclosure where bulls are Opening Hours: Daily 8:00am-9:00pm
kept in the days running up to a bullfight at Las Ventas Bullring. There are restaurants in the park including Web: http://www.lacasadecampo.net/index.html
Transportation: Metro: Lago, Casa de Campo or
those representing cuisine from different regions in Spain along the Gastronomic Walk, housed in the former
Batán
pavilions of the Feria de Campo Trade Fair.
Day 4
10:00 Museo Nacional Centro
de Arte Reina Sofia
This museum houses an excellent collection of modern
and contemporary art
12:50 Museo del Ferrocarril

See the largest collection of railway artifacts in Europe
15:05 El Planetario de Madrid

Here you can see screenings, use the telescopes and
see exhibitions
17:10 Parque Tierno Galvan

A central park with several attractions and great views
of the city
10:00 Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
The Reina Sofia National Museum is housed within a building which housed an 18th century hospital. The
building underwent renovations and was extended in 1992 and 2005 and is a declared National Monument.
The addition of glass and steel elevators and extensions took the building into the 21st century. The museum
houses modern and contemporary art work with permanent sections covering pop art, minimal art and
abstract art. In all there are about 20,000 works. The collections are currently divided into three sections
covering 1900-1945; 1945-1968 and 1962-1982. A large part of the collection is work by contemporary
Spanish artists including Picasso, Miro and Dali. The museum highlights include works by Picasso like
Guernica and Woman in Blue. There are works by Miro (Portrait II) and Dali (Landscapes at Cadaques) as
well as Jose Solana (The Gathering at the Café del Pombo) and Francis Bacon. You can see works by Antoni
Muntadas, Tapies, Alfonso Ponce de Leon, Ivan Zulueta, Luis Gordillo, Helio Oiticica, Henry Moore, Jose Luis
Alexanco, Antonio Saura, Oscar Dominguez, Julio Gonzalez, Juan Gris, Greco, Oyvind Fahlstrom and
Miralda. The museum has a library of more than 10,000 books, 100,000 monographs and thousands of
videos, audio tapes, photographs and magazines devoted to 20th century art. The museum hosts special
Address: Sabatini Bld, 52 Santa Isabel St.
events and holds workshops and activities. Madrid; Nouvel Bld. Ronda de Atocha St. Madrid;
Parque de El Retiro Venues, Palacio de Cristal
and Palacio de Velazquez, Parque del Retiro,
Madrid.
Phone Number: 91 774 1000
Admission: MAIN VENUE - general admission
8€; temporary exhibitions 4€; general + audio
12.5€; Free - children under 18, seniors 65+,
students under 25, disabled. PARQUE DEL
RETIRO VENUES - Free.
Opening Hours: MAIN VENUE: Sabatini Building
& Nouvel Building - Mon 10:00am-9pm; Tues
closed; Wed-Sat 10:00am-9pm; Sun
10:00am-7pm. PARQUE DEL RETIRO VENUES:
Palacio de velazquez & Palacio de Cristal - Daily
April-Sept 10:00am-10pm; Oct-March
10:00am-6:00pm
Web: http://www.museoreinasofia.es/en
12:50 Museo del Ferrocarril
1.4 KM, 20 minutes walking from Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Madrid's Railway Museum holds one of Europe's largest collections of railway related artifacts. It is located in
Las Delicias station which was designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1880. The historic 19th century railway station
provides the perfect backdrop to the large collection of classic trains. The station has a high ceiling and glass
sides which let in natural daylight and visitors can see the signal bridge which operated from 1932. You can
explore several sections of the station which each display a different aspect of railway history including
railway station clocks, exhibits about the rail infrastructure and traction. Madrid's railway heritage can be
traced through the displays which include large steam locomotives and you can learn about the development
of rail transportation across the country and through Europe. Tren de la Fresa or the Strawberry Train is one
of the favorites in the museum; this historic train runs between Madrid and Aranjuez in the Spring and
Autumn. Visitors can see inside the restaurant cars and passenger carriages to see how conditions of
traveling changed over the years. Steam, electric and diesel trains are on display. On the same site are a
Photographic Library, Railway Library, Railway Historic Archives and Consultation Room. The museum opens Address: Madrid Railway Museum,Plaza de las
Tuesday to Friday 09:30-15:00, Sunday 10:00-15:00 and in Saturdays 10:00- 20:00. Like most Madrid Delicias, 61, 28045, Madrid
museums it is closed on Mondays. Phone Number: 902 22 88 22
Admission: 6€ adults, 4€ children (4-12), seniors
(65+), students. 4€ Family ticket (1 adult at least, 3
children) additional child 1€. Free for under 3s,
disabled. Every Sunday 2.5€.
Opening Hours: Tue-Fri 9:30am-3pm; Sat, Sun
10:00am-3pm. Closed 16th - 31st August. Theater
shows Tue-Fri 10:30-11:45am
Web: http://www.museodelferrocarril.org
Transportation: Metro: Delicias
15:05 El Planetario de Madrid
1.2 KM, 15 minutes walking from Museo del Ferrocarril
This is one of two planetariums in Madrid and the closest to the city center. The site is located in Madrid
Tierno Galvan Park at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level, placing it perfectly for star gazing. It is
housed in an attractive building created in 1986. Visitors can see screenings about the planets and night sky,
look through large telescopes and see an exhibition which covers the history of the planet in chronological
order. You can see scale models of the planets, Earth and the universe. The exhibits in the Astronomer's
Room include featured displays of Halley Comet, the Southern Hemisphere and the Exploration of Neptune.
The Exhibit Hall is housed in a different part of the building and here you'll find theme displays and interactive
activities. In the 28 meter high Observation Tower you can look through a refractory telescope. There is a
video room where live feeds are show of the planets. The main attraction is the large cupola where an
auditorium allows visitors to look up at the inner cupola to projections which recreate the cosmos. 100 slide
projectors are used to create the images on the inner dome surrounding the audience with panoramic views
of the stars and planets. 50 more special effect projectors recreate the solar system, black holes, exploding Address: Avenida Planetario, 16, 28045 Madrid,
stars and outer galaxies. Spain
Phone Number: +34 91 467 34 61
Admission: 3.60€ adults, 1.65€ children 2-14 and
seniors 65 and over. Free entry to exhibitions
Opening Hours: Seasonal Tue-Fri (excluding
festivals) 9:30am-1:45pm and 5-7:45pm; Sat-Sun
and festivals (excluding Mon) 11am-1:45pm and
5pm-8:45pm
Web:
http://www.planetmad.es/planetario/general.html
Transportation: Metro: Méndez Álvaro. Bus: 102
or 148
17:10 Parque Tierno Galvan
0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from El Planetario de Madrid
This 45 hectare park is located in the Arganzuela District in the southeastern part of the city and is one of
Madrid's newest and largest parks. One of the main roads of Madrid runs through the park. Construction and
planting of the park began in 1986 and is named after the mayor at the time. Visitors can see a statue of
Enrique Tierno Galvan in the park. Tierno Galvan Park has great views across the city. The attractions in the
park include Madrid's planetarium, an IMAX Cinema, the Railway Museum, the Angel Nieto Motorcycle
Museum and an outdoor performance area which can seat 5,000. The park has large open grassy areas,
many trees and flower beds. There are a number of small animals and many birds which live in the park. The
park has a large man-made lake where you can sail model boats. The park is a great place to jog, cycle,
practice golf and enjoy the playgrounds.
Address: Calle Meneses, 4, 28045 Madrid, Spain

and Avenida Planetario, s/n, Madrid
Admission: Free
Opening Hours: 24/7
Transportation: Metro: Méndez Álvaro. Bus: 102
or 148

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10:45 Almudena Cathedral

11:50 Palacio Real de Madrid

14:30 Plaza Mayor

12:35 Museo Nacional del

15:15 Parque del Retiro

17:25 Puerta de Alcala

11:35 Templo de Debod

14:35 Casa de Campo

12:50 Museo del Ferrocarril

15:05 El Planetario de Madrid

17:10 Parque Tierno Galvan

Address: Calle Meneses, 4, 28045 Madrid, Spain

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