Almudena Cathedral What to do in Madrid beyond the basics Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, never This is what we mean when we say "Madrid beyond the basics." The Faro de Moncloa is a notable observation tower in Madrid. heart of Madrid, is relatively new. Madrid rewards repeat visits in a way that few cities do.

View of Plaza Mayor from our room at the Pestana Plaza Mayor My First Visit to the Plaza Mayor of Madrid Bar Postas, Calle de Postas, Madrid I remember going there for the first time. Today it houses the Madrid Tourist Board and the Madrid Tourism Center. This building was originally part of the meat distribution system of Madrid. Have you been to Madrid? If so, what is your favorite memory?

I hadn’t even bothered to learn much about Madrid before I arrived. Ready to explore the rest of Madrid like this? Click on the image and check out my Madrid 5-Day Itinerary and Guide. For decades, both Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid fans celebrated their championships at Cibeles. Ready to explore the rest of Madrid like this?