You cannot visit Madrid without visiting one of the most impressive buildings in the city, the Palacio Real. Although it is the official residence of the royal family of Spain, they do not actually live there permanently and it is…
This long-standing historic museum has been the centre for Spanish naval history since 1843. The Museo Naval de Madrid covers the history of the Navy from the Catholic monarchs until the present. The museum displays paintings, maps, navigation instruments, and…
If you are interested in exploring an artistic style and time period filled with emotion, detail, and extravagance, then the Museo de Romanticismo can offer you just that! This museum is dedicated to displaying a large collection of artifacts and…
The Museo de Historia de Madrid is a municipal museum dedicated to the long and unique history of this glorious city. The museum is located inside the old Royal Hospice center of Madrid that was used to house poor and…
While many people think of Madrid as a new busting metropolis, it actually has a long history going all the way back to prehistoric times. Opened by the city government in 2000, the Museo de San Isidro offers a look…
Normally a ride on the metro is just a way to get around, and a metro stop is just a place to catch a train. At Andén 0 of the Estación de Chamberí, that is definitely not the case. This historic…
If you are interested in discovering a huge personal collection of art that is different than the collections of the Prado or the Reina Sofia, look no further than the Museo Lazaro Galdiano. This unconventional museum houses over 12,000 pieces…
Madrid is an amazing city to live in if you like frequenting markets and fairs. You can find a wide variety of artisan fairs, food markets and specialty bazaars. One of the most unique markets in the city is the Mercado…
This beautiful museum is actually the house of yet another famous Spaniard, Golden Age writer Lope de Vega. He lived in this beautiful 16th century house for 25 years until his death and wrote many of his greatest plays and…
In Spain and beyond, Francisco de Goya is a household name. Unlike a typical museum, Goya’s Pantheon is actually a chapel and pantheon that now serves to honour one of Spain’s most famous and prolific painters. The chapel, formally called…