Our list of things to do and what best places in Madrid showcases the rich diversity of history, art, food, fashion and nightlife in the Spanish capital.The city has some of the best Spanish and Latin American art in Europe. There are collections, spread across museums and galleries. The many outdoor spaces include many Beaux-Arts buildings, unique statues, and an old-fashioned 18th-century theater.
Madrid is also a great place to enjoy lively celebrations such as Christmas, Pride of Madrid and Noche Vieja (New Year’s Eve). Exploring the city center on foot is relatively easy. Wide sidewalks and lush gardens provide rest stops along the way. Check out our guide to Madrid’s most famous things to do, eat, and place. It is aimed at first-time visitors who want to enjoy the city’s unique offerings.
What are the Best places to visit in Madrid?

The Palacio de Cristal is a winter garden in Madrid’s Buen Retiro Park. Shaped like a Greek cross, the Palacio de Cristal is made almost entirely of glass in an iron frame on a brick base decorated with ceramics.

The Madrid Botanical Gardens is located in Plaza Murillo, very close to Atocha Station, the Paseo del Prado, Madrid’s most important museums: the Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen Museums and the new Caixa Forum.

The Sorolla Museum is a museum located in Madrid, Spain. It showcases the work of artist Joaquín Sorolla and his family, including his daughter Elena. The building was originally the artist’s home, but was converted into a museum after the death of his widow.

The Museum of Romanticism is a state museum in Madrid, Spain. It opened in 1924 as the Romantico Museum.