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- **Posted:** 2026-11-03T16:06:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** hidden gem travel | local food finds | detroit based (mostly) (@mer.in.michigan) — https://gondola.cc/mer.in.michigan

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Planning a day in Madrid? 🇪🇸 Here’s how to mix some of the city’s landmarks with a few stops that show you a different side of the Spanish capital.

A few places I’d put on your itinerary:

🏛 The Royal Palace of Madrid – Make time to see one of Europe’s largest royal palaces. Even if you don’t tour the interior, the surrounding architecture and Plaza de Oriente are worth exploring.

🍤 La Casa del Abuelo – You can’t leave Madrid without a tapas stop! This historic tavern has been around since 1906, and its famous gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) are the order to try.

🏘️ Mercado de San Miguel – Pop into the famous Mercado de San Miguel. It’s a beautiful iron-and-glass market filled with Spanish tapas, seafood, jamón, cheeses, and sweet treats.

🐂 Las Ventas – An unexpected stop for a deeper look at Spanish history and culture. Opened in 1931, this stunning Neo-Mudéjar landmark is the largest bullring in Spain and the third largest in the world. Bullfighting is a tradition that remains controversial, but understanding its historical and cultural significance offers another perspective on Madrid. The architecture and museum make this an interesting stop beyond the event itself.

🌅 Temple of Debod Gardens – Save this one for the end of your day. This park surrounding an ancient Egyptian temple offers some of the best sunset views in Madrid, overlooking the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral and Casa de Campo.

And in between? Wander the streets, look up at the architecture, find a little café, enjoy a long lunch, and leave room for the unexpected.

My biggest Madrid tip: Don’t spend your entire trip rushing from one landmark to the next (like me sometimes! 😂) Some of the best experiences happen when you give yourself time to explore.

Save this for your next trip to Madrid! 🇪🇸

#madrid #madridspain #spain #madridtravel

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