Madrid is a city of rich culture and cultural heritage, so the number of sights in this city is quite numerous. On this page you will find a list of the best tourist attractions in Madrid that you should not miss. From the magnificent Royal Palace, amazing city squares, fountains and many others.
The Cybele Palace is located on the square of the same name. It is also known as the Palace of Communications. This grand white building is one of the most beautiful in Madrid. It consists of two buildings, which house the historic centers of Spain. This building once housed Madrid's main post office, as well as telegraph and telephone centers. Today it is a center of culture. As the population of Madrid grew, so did the need to create a postal communications center. And that was the original purpose of this palace. Construction began at the beginning of the 20th century, and lasted for 12 years.
Plaza de Oriente square is one of the most grandiose squares in Madrid. It is surrounded by the two most important buildings in Madrid, the Royal Palace and the Royal Theater. Before the square was built on this place, there were small medieval houses, which were destroyed for the construction of the square, back in 1844. The designer of the square is the architect Narciso Pascual. During this time, Madrid was under the rule of King Jose I. Anyone who wants to visit the Royal Palace will not miss this royal square.
The statue of a bear kissing a strawberry tree is one of the most popular statues where tourists take pictures en masse. It was created in the 20th century, and represents the coat of arms of the city of Madrid, so this statue is often seen on postcards, palaces, buildings and souvenirs. It is located in the city center, on the very busy Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun), where everything is teeming with tourists and souvenir sellers. It is a trademark of Madrid. The wild bear and the strawberry tree first appeared on the coat of arms of Madrid in the 13th century. This coat of arms symbolizes the agreement between the municipality and the priests regarding the control of pastures and trees.
The Cibeles Square (Plaza de Cibeles) is one of the most famous of Madrid's many squares. In the center of this square is the very famous Cibeles fountain made of marble, built in 1782. A celebration is held at this fountain whenever Real Madrid football club experiences success, with the team captain placing a trophy and a scarf on a statue of a horseman located in the middle of the fountain. It is perhaps the most famous for that. This part of Madrid is called Paseo de Recoletos, and the fountain was named after the Phrygian goddess. The square is built in the neoclassical style and is one of the symbols of the city, often seen on postcards.
The main street of cosmopolitan Madrid is Gran Via street. It stretches from Calle de Alacala to Plaza Espana, located in the central part of the city. Like all major streets in the metropolis, it contains a large number of shops, boutiques, great restaurants, coffee bars, souvenir shops and the like. This is a street that provides a great choice for shopaholics, there are Mango, Zara, Primark, Nike and other famous department stores. Gran Via is also for those who like to enjoy great food and some good drinks. It is one of the most important places for shopping, but also for taking a walk.
