The Most Interesting Historical Places in Madrid

A historical residence of the King of Spain and monastery built in the 1500s, Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial contains the palace of

Originally enjoyed by Fernando VI as a royal hunting ground, is now the largest green space in Madrid, with extensive bike and walking trails

A fortress that was part of the inspiration for Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle, Alcazar of Segovia is one of Spain's most popular historical

The Marquis of Cerralbo loved to collect items from the many museums he visited across Europe in the late 19th century and early 20th century

Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande boasts the largest dome in Spain. This impressive Roman Catholic church with Neoclassical design is

Discover the rich Jewish history of Spain at El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum. Founded in the mid-14th century, the synagogue and s

Wherever you wander around town, the towering 16th-century Gothic style Catedral de Segovia looms above you. You should have no problems find

Admire the ornate Gothic architecture of Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes. Founded by the Catholic Monarchs in the late 15th century, the m

Sobrino de Botin, founded in 1725, holds the Guinness Record for world’s oldest restaurant. It boasts quite a pedigree: Francisco de Goya wor

Witness the traditional sport of bullfighting at Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas. This architecturally stunning 25,000-capacity arena is conside