Weekend Plan for Madrid
I just recently got back from Madrid and thought it would be helpful to make a weekend/week guide of things to do in Madrid as it is such a big city!
Places to see:
- Reina Sofia Art Museum: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 9pm, Sunday from 12:30pm to 2:30pm = FREE Admission, Other days are 12 euros
- El Prado Art Museum: Visit from Monday to Saturday, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Sundays and holidays, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Other days are 15 euros
- Plaza Mayor
- Palacio Real
- Catedral de Almundena
- Mercado de San Miguel
- Palacio de Cristal
- Parque de El Retiro
Restaurants:
- Mercado de San Miguel (millions of tapas)
- Bel Mondo (Italian)
- Los Galayos (Tapas)
- Sahuaro (Mexican)
Shows:
- Lion King
- Tina Turner
Look on the website for shows that week
Shopping:
- Gran Vía
- Calle de Preciados
- Calle de Serrano
Day-Trips:
- Salamanca
- Toledo
- Train to Southern Cities
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