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Museo del Prado — one of the world's great art museums, Velázquez, Goya and El Greco—
Museo Reina Sofía — Picasso's Guernica and the finest collection of Spanish modern art—
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza — the missing link between the Prado and Reina Sofía—
El Retiro Park — Madrid's beloved 350-acre park, the Palacio de Cristal and rowing boats—
Royal Palace of Madrid — the largest royal palace in Western Europe by floor area—
Plaza Mayor — the grand 17th-century arcaded square, Sunday stamp market and cafés—
Puerta del Sol — the kilometre zero of Spain, the heart of Madrid—
Gran Vía — Madrid's grandest boulevard of early 20th-century architecture—
The Almudena Cathedral — Madrid's neoclassical cathedral facing the Royal Palace—
Temple of Debod — an Egyptian temple in a Madrid park, gift from Egypt to Spain—
El Rastro flea market — Sunday morning market in La Latina, the biggest in Spain—
La Latina neighbourhood — tapas bars, medieval streets and the city's best Sunday lunch—
Malasaña neighbourhood — Madrid's bohemian barrio, vintage shops and indie bars—
Chueca neighbourhood — LGBTQ+ barrio, terraces, bars and great restaurants—
Lavapiés neighbourhood — multicultural, street art and the most authentic Madrid—
Salamanca neighbourhood — upscale boutiques, high-end restaurants and Serrano Street—
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando — Goya's self-portraits in an underrated gallery—
CaixaForum Madrid — Herzog & de Meuron's vertical garden building, excellent exhibitions—
Fundación MAPFRE — important photography and art exhibitions in the Paseo del Arte—
Matadero Madrid — contemporary arts centre in a converted abattoir—
Tapas in La Latina — bar-hopping from Casa Lucas to El Almendro, the best tapas in Spain—
Bocadillo de calamares — Madrid's iconic squid sandwich, from any bar in Plaza Mayor—
Cocido madrileño — Madrid's hearty chickpea stew, served as a three-course meal—
Churros at San Ginés — chocolate con churros since 1894, at 3am after the clubs—
Mercado de San Miguel — covered market of tapas and gourmet food near Plaza Mayor—
Mercado de San Antón — Chueca's three-storey food market with rooftop terrace—
Vermut hour in Malasaña — Sunday morning vermouth, olives and crisps, a Madrid ritual—
DiverXO by David Muñoz — Spain's most exciting restaurant, three Michelin stars—
Real Madrid at the Bernabéu or Atlético at the Metropolitano — the best club football in the world—
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu tour — the most storied stadium in football—
Prado by night — Thursday evenings, the Prado is open late and free—
Sorolla Museum — the luminous paintings of Joaquín Sorolla in his own home—
Lázaro Galdiano Museum — extraordinary private collection in a neoclassical mansion—
National Library of Spain — the largest library in Spain, free entry—
Retiro's Palacio de Cristal — stunning iron and glass palace hosting contemporary art—
Casa de Campo — 1,700-hectare park with a lake, zoo, aquarium and cable car—
Teleferico cable car — glide over the Casa de Campo to the Parque del Oeste—
Flamenco at Corral de la Morería — Madrid's most celebrated tablao, outstanding—
Teatro Real — the Royal Theatre, Madrid's opera house, world-class productions—
Circulo de Bellas Artes rooftop — best views over the Gran Vía rooftops—
El Pardo Palace — Philip II's hunting palace and extensive forest north of Madrid—
Day trip to Toledo — imperial city, El Greco's home, marzipan and swords—
Day trip to Segovia — Roman aqueduct, Alcázar castle and the best suckling pig—
Day trip to El Escorial — Philip II's extraordinary monastery-palace in the mountains—
Day trip to Ávila — the most complete medieval city walls in Europe—
Madrid nightlife — the city that doesn't sleep, dinner at 10pm, clubs until dawn—
Cibeles Fountain — the iconic fountain where Real Madrid celebrate their titles—
Feria de San Isidro — May, Las Ventas is the world's greatest bullfighting plaza—
El Bernabéu stadium tour — walk the pitch and trophy room of the most decorated club in football—
Sunset from the Templo de Debod — the best free sunset view in Madrid—