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This small hermitage in the area known as Madrid Río boasts a ceiling covered in original Goya frescoes.

Discover part of Madrid City Council’s modern art collection in a museum that also includes the office of the illustrious writer, Ramón Gómez de la Serna. Open from Tuesday to Sunday.

Housed in former San Fernando Hospital by architect Pedro Ribera, the museum contains a scale model of the city in 1830.

Cultural centre located in the heart of Madrid dedicated to graphic arts and the history of the book.

The past, present and future of telecommunications and art go hand in hand in one of the most prominent buildings on the Gran Vía. 

Located at the beginning of Paseo de la Castellana, next to Plaza de Castilla, this small exhibition hall hosts free exhibitions all year round.

The headquarters of the renowned public institution is housed in a monumental building and hosts cultural activities all year round.

This public consortium hosts cultural activities that foster a better understanding between Spain and Asian countries.

This centrally-located cultural centre and bookshop has been disseminating Catalan culture in Madrid since 1993.

A Neo-Mudéjar building houses this cultural institution that hosts exhibitions, talks and films, as well a wonderful Lebanese restaurant.

Step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend a few hours relaxing in one of the Madrileños' favourite spots, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This wonderful natural space, home to attractions like the zoo and amusement park, is Madrid’s largest public park.

Found in the former location of the Royal Palace's stables, this quaint park is a wonderful place from which to watch the sun set.

Running along the bank of the Manzanares River, this beautiful new park is the perfect place to have a long, laid-back lunch and spend the afternoon strolling, cycling or simply people-watching.

Discover the Chamberí “ghost station”, which still preserves original elements from when it first opened. Limited places, reservation required. 

The Palacio de las Cortes, in the Literary Quarter, is one of the masterpieces of Spanish neoclassicism.

One of the best places to watch the sun set in Madrid, known popularly as 'the park of the seven boobs'. 

This extraordinary cultural centre lends its name to the nearby Conde Duque tourist area. Check out the 2022/2023 programme.

This museum, which houses one of the finest collections in the world on the history of money, is hidden in Barrio de Salamanca area.

Housed in a beautiful building with stained-glass windows, this little-known museum boasts a fascinating collection of fossils, minerals and gems.

Close to Paseo de la Castellana you can find this museum that allows blind people and people with visual disability to enjoy art.

A seventeenth century manor, renovated in the nineteenth century according to taste, which now houses the Italian Cultural Institute.

Paseo del Arte (Art Walk) has a surprise in store for visitors: a tropical garden in this important train station.

The headquarters of Mexican literature and art are found at this institution, which links Mexico and Spain culturally.

Where Calle de Alcalá and Gran Vía meet, here stands this monumental building offering one of the finest views of Madrid.