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Best landmarks in Madrid

25 places from 14 Madrid travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

25 places

  1. Puerta del Sol

    Landmark · Sol

    Central square and one of Madrid's key attractions, often crowded and known for pickpockets.

    1:28· Spain Revealedin 8 vlogs

  2. Palacio de Cristal

    Landmark · Retiro

    All-glass pavilion in Retiro Park that hosts temporary art exhibitions.

    21:12· Ultimate Bucket Listin 7 vlogs

  3. Cibeles Fountain

    Landmark · Centro

    Iconic fountain and monument at a major intersection on Calle de Alcalá.

    2:11· Island Hopper TVin 4 vlogs

  4. Círculo de Bellas Artes

    Landmark · Centro

    Cultural centre whose rooftop terrace offers a 360° view of Madrid, with sofas and umbrellas.

    17:59· Exotic Vacationin 4 vlogs

  5. Teatro Real

    Landmark · Palacio

    Madrid's royal opera house, regarded as one of Europe's top opera venues for its acoustics.

    7:46· Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogs

  6. Plaza de España

    Landmark · Centro

    Bustling square in central Madrid, between Sol and the Temple of Debod.

    9:29· Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogs

  7. Palacio de Cibeles

    Landmark · Centro

    Former communications palace that is now a cultural centre with free exhibitions and panoramic city views.

    15:42· Ultimate Bucket Listin 3 vlogs

  8. Puerta de Alcalá

    Landmark · Retiro

    Historic monumental gate in central Madrid, worth seeing while walking around the city.

    15:15· Ultimate Bucket Listin 3 vlogs

  9. Plaza del Callao

    Landmark · Centro

    Madrid's busiest square, often compared to Times Square, lined with billboards and crowds. It sits on Gran Vía, a short walk from Plaza Mayor.

    0:33· Eat See TVin 2 vlogs

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16 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Banco de España

    Landmark · Centro

    Monumental headquarters of Spain's central bank on Calle de Alcalá, featured in the series Money Heist.

    12:54· Eat See TV1 vlog

  2. Plaza de Oriente

    Landmark · Palacio

    Square linking the Royal Palace and the Teatro Real.

    7:50· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  3. Paseo de la Argentina

    Landmark · Retiro

    Retiro Park promenade lined with statues of Spanish monarchs.

    14:38· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  4. Monument to Alfonso XII

    Landmark · Retiro

    Monument in Retiro Park featuring a striking bronze equestrian statue.

    14:58· Exotic Vacation1 vlog

  5. Cuatro Torres Business Area

    Landmark · Fuencarral-El Pardo

    Modern financial district with Madrid's four famous skyscrapers, including Torre Cristal and Torre Espacio.

    7:54· Island Hopper TV1 vlog

  6. Plaza del Dos de Mayo

    Landmark · Malasaña

    The beating heart of Malasaña, a square ringed by cafés and terraces.

    6:34· Spain Revealed1 vlog

  7. Plaza de Agustín Lara

    Landmark · Lavapiés

    Historic square in Lavapiés, often described as beautiful.

    11:09· Spain Revealed1 vlog

  8. Plaza de Olavide

    Landmark · Chamberí

    Leafy Chamberí square where locals linger on terraces over cañas and tapas.

    15:32· Spain Revealed1 vlog

  9. Real Casa de Correos

    Landmark · Sol

    The historic former post office on Puerta del Sol, now a government headquarters.

    9:50· Ultimate Bucket List1 vlog

  10. Arco de la Victoria

    Landmark · Moncloa

    An impressive triumphal arch on the north side of the city centre, surrounded by a busy road.

    24:11· Ultimate Bucket List1 vlog

  11. Faro de Moncloa

    Landmark · Moncloa

    A modern viewing tower with a glass elevator to a platform with panoramic views of central Madrid.

    24:24· Ultimate Bucket List1 vlog

  12. Torrespaña

    Landmark · Salamanca

    Madrid's TV tower, overlooking the whole city from the east.

    25:07· Ultimate Bucket List1 vlog

  13. Fountain of Neptune

    Landmark · Paseo del Prado

    One of the monumental fountains articulating the axis of the Salón del Prado.

    11:25· Manuel Bravo1 vlog

  14. Fountain of Apollo

    Landmark · Paseo del Prado

    One of the monumental fountains articulating the axis of the Salón del Prado.

    11:27· Manuel Bravo1 vlog

  15. Edificio Metrópolis

    Landmark · Centro

    One of the most famous buildings on Gran Vía, known for its grand dome crowned by a winged Victory statue.

    2:16· Martijn Around The World - Travel1 vlog

  16. El Oso y el Madroño

    Landmark · Sol

    Statue of a bear leaning against a strawberry tree, the symbol of Madrid, in Puerta del Sol.

    5:40· Martijn Around The World - Travel1 vlog