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San Francisco El Grande Basilica
Located in La Latina, the beautifully restored San Francisco El Grande Basilica boasts one of the world's largest domes. Goya's depiction of St Bernardino of Siena is in the first chapel on…
The Royal Palace in the Old Town is a Neoclassical masterpiece built by Italian architects Juvarra and Sacchetti. Inside are a maze of lavishly decorated chambers. Highlights include ceiling…
Once market square, Plaza Mayor became the Old-Town hub in the 17th century. Its uniform architecture is dominated by the Casa de la Panadería, whose bright frescoes only date to 1992. There's…
Plaza de España is dominated by two contrasting buildings, the Soviet-style Edificio de España and Benidorm-style Torre de Madrid from the Franco era. There's also a striking statue of…
Society of Spanish Writers and Editors
The Society of Spanish Writers and Editors' building is an example of Catalan modernism, a rarity in Madrid and marvellously out of place in Chueca neighbourhood. José Grases Riera's creation…
Also known as the Gate of Europe, the leaning KIO Towers on Castellana resemble a pair of designer stereo speakers. Originally planned to symbolise Spain's new economic dawn in the early…
San Antonio de la Florida Hermitage
San Antonio de la Florida Hermitage by River Manzanares is an exquisite 18th-century chapel and final resting place of great Spanish artist Goya. The elaborate ceiling frescoes depicting a…
Eight streets converge on Madrid's Puerta del Sol, a bustling square located at the centre point of Spain (kilómetro cero). Look out for the grand former Post Office building and the Bear and…
