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ROYAL PALACE AND ROYAL ARMOURY
Home to the Kings of Spain from Carlos III all the way through to Alfonso XIII, Madrid´s Royal Palace is now open to anyone who wants to take a trip through Spanish history. Visitors can wander through the many rooms, enjoying the beautiful architecture and the art collection still housed here.  More Information
THE AGES OF MADRID
One century, one building. We travel through history visiting places that, due to their architectural value, best represent the essence of Madrid: the Chapel of Santa María de la Antigua, Casa de los Lujanes, the Monastery of the Descalzas Reales, Plaza Mayor, El Prado museum, the Bank of Spain, the Cybele Palace, etc.  More Information
MONUMENTAL MADRID
With a past full of history, Madrid is working hard to preserve the traditions still to be found in its oldest neighbourhoods whilst keeping up with the avant-garde and the future. We invite to a virtual tour over the historical evolution of Madrid through the buildings and monuments erected at each time.  More Information
Basilica de San Francisco
Plaza de San Francisco el Grande, S/N (Metro: La Latina)

This basilica represents the transition from baroque to neoclassicism. It boasts a magnificent copula, considered to be one of the most impressive of the 18th century (1760).
Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-12:30pm & 4pm-6:30pm
Friday & Saturday: Late
Tel. 913-653-800
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Almudena
Bailen, S/N (Metro: Opera)
Stands in the extension of Plaza de la Armeria next to the Royal Palace.
9am-9pm
Tel. 915-422-200
Plaza Mayor
Puerta del Sol (Metro: Sol / La Latina)
A square with porticoes built between 1617 and 1919. The two most representative buildings are the Casa de la Panaderia (the Bakers' Guild) and the Casa de la Carniceria ( Butchers' Guild). In the Center stands a statue of Philip III.
El Rastro
Ribera de Curtidores & Aledaños (Metro: Tirso de Molina / Puerta de Toledo)
Ribera de Curtidores and surrounding streets. The open air flea market with the longest tradition. All kinds of items at a real bargain and antiques at stalls and auction gallaries.
Every Sunday morning. Shops also open on working days.
Teatro Real
Plaza de Oriente, S/N (Metro: Opera)
Neoclassical building built during the reign of Isabel II (1850) and rebuilt in 1997.
Visits
Individuals: Tuesday-Friday:1pm
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: 11:30am-1:30pm
Groups: By Appointment Tel. 915-160-660
Faro de Moncloa
Confluencia de la Av. de los Reyes Catolicos con La Pl. del Arco de la Victoria (Metro: Moncloa)
General view of Madrid from a height of 92m.
10am-2pm & 5pm-7pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30am-5:30pm
Closed on Mondays
Tel. 915-448-104