From attractions for children to historic buildings, in Madrid it is possible to find activities for everyone. In its squares are the most visited tourist sites, while the cultural part of the city can be enjoyed along its many museums.
Among the most popular areas of Madrid is the Plaza Mayor. Located in the historic center of the city, this place has plenty of places to visit and terraces from where you can enjoy the scenery.
There you will also find the famous Puerta del Sol, a popular meeting point to enjoy the statues that are displayed around the area. Also in the center of the city is the San Miguel market, and its stalls where food lovers gather to try typical Spanish dishes.
As for historic buildings, one of the most popular is the Almudena Cathedral. It is the most important religious temple, with a huge dome and decorated with stained glass windows. In front of it is the Royal Palace, which can be visited to see its luxurious interior.
In Madrid there are several playgrounds for children to entertain themselves. Such as, for example, El Retiro Park. You can take a boat ride on its pond, enjoy a puppet theater and visit its library.
On the other hand, in the Casa de Campo Park there are different attractions, restaurants and stores to enjoy a day with the family.
While, if you prefer closed places, in the city center you can visit children’s bookstores for children to enjoy magical stories. There is also the Royal Theater with special performances and shows for children.
One of the favorite places for children when visiting Madrid is the Casa Museo Ratón Pérez, a space dedicated to this popular character. In this way, children can learn about their history and enter their world.
As for museums, the city is home to some of the most important in the world. Starting with the Prado Museum, with works by Velázquez and Goya throughout its halls.
Continuing with important collections, the Reina Sofia Museum has works of art dating back to 1881. Besides having collections of artists such as Picasso, Dalí and Miró. Together with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, where works acquired by the family in 1993 are exhibited, these three museums make up the famous Art Triangle.
In this way, the works can be viewed both together and separately and appreciate how the collections complement each other.
The Museum of the History of Madrid, on the other hand, exhibits objects that reflect the evolution of the history of the city until the beginning of the 20th century. They are paintings and decorative elements dating from that period.
Another interesting museum for young and old is the Wax Museum, which has hundreds of wax figures of contemporary celebrities and historical figures. Children will also enjoy visiting the Museum of Natural Sciences to learn about animals, and the Railway Museum to discover what old trains were like.
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