Location
In the heart of the city and without the need for transportation, visit the most beautiful and iconic places of old, charming Madrid. Enjoy a spectacular location at Puerta del Sol, the traditional center of the Spanish capital since the 18th century, halfway between the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum.
Additionally, from our location, you can enjoy the best restaurants, shops, and attractions that Madrid has to offer.
Puerta del Sol
The heart of Madrid, known for its iconic clock, the Kilometer Zero, and the statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, the symbol of the city. This lively meeting point combines history and modernity, making it the perfect place to start your tour of the main attractions of the capital. Here, you’ll find a vibrant atmosphere, surrounded by shops, cafés, and monuments that make this square a must-see during your visit.
Plaza Mayor
The origins of the square date back to the 16th century, when at the confluence of the roads (now streets) of Toledo and Atocha, on the outskirts of the medieval town, the main market of the town was held at this site, known as the “Plaza del Arrabal.” During this time, a first porticoed house, or marketplace, was built to regulate trade in the square.
Prado Museum
The Museo Nacional del Prado is one of the most important museums in the world, as well as one of the most visited. Its main attraction lies in the extensive collection of works by Velázquez, El Greco, Goya, Titian, Rubens, and Hieronymus Bosch, of which it holds the best and most comprehensive collections in the world. In addition, it houses significant groups of works by renowned artists such as Murillo, Ribera, Zurbarán, Raphael, Veronese, Tintoretto, and Van Dyck, to name just a few of the most notable.
Puerta de Alcalá
The Puerta de Alcalá is one of the five ancient royal gates that provided access to the city of Madrid. It is located at the center of the roundabout at Plaza de la Independencia, designed by the urban planner Ángel Fernández de los Ríos in 1778. At the intersection of the streets of Alcalá, Alfonso XII, Serrano, and Salustiano Olozaga, next to the gates of Retiro: Puerta, Puerta de la Independencia (the main entrance to the Retiro Gardens), and Puerta de Hernani. The uniqueness of its design lies in being the first triumphal arch built in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, serving as a precursor to others like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.The Puerta de Alcalá is one of the five ancient royal gates that provided access to the city of Madrid. It is located at the center of the roundabout at Plaza de la Independencia, designed by the urban planner Ángel Fernández de los Ríos in 1778. At the intersection of the streets of Alcalá, Alfonso XII, Serrano, and Salustiano Olozaga, next to the gates of Retiro: Puerta, Puerta de la Independencia (the main entrance to the Retiro Gardens), and Puerta de Hernani. The uniqueness of its design lies in being the first triumphal arch built in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, serving as a precursor to others like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain, primarily used for state ceremonies, as the current King and Queen do not live there, but in the Palace of Zarzuela. With an area of 135,000 m² and 3,418 rooms, it is the largest Royal Palace in Western Europe. It houses a valuable historical and artistic heritage, including the collection of musical instruments known as the Stradivarius Palatinos, as well as significant collections in other artistic disciplines such as painting, sculpture, and tapestries.
Other nearby points of interest
Gran Vía
8 minutes on foot
San Miguel Market
20 minutes on foot
Retiro Park
10 minutes by metro
Templo de Debod
15 minutes by metro
Spanish Theatre
3 minutes on foot
Plaza de Santa Ana
3 minutes on foot
Almudena Cathedral
15 minutes on foot
