To the east of central Madrid, Parque del Buen Retiro (El Retiro Park) can be translated as "Garden of the Pleasant Retreat," and that's what it is – a sprawling swath of lush greenery filled ...

One of the three institutions that form Madrid’s "Golden Triangle" of knockout art museums, the Museo Nacional del Prado houses more than 8,600 paintings and 700 sculptures, with highlights ...

Andrew Ferren regularly reports on travel, art and museums for The New York Times. He has lived in Madrid for 20 years. Madrid has little to prove as a premier art destination. Its central ...

She is considered a symbol of fertility, agriculture, mountains, and everything that has to do with nature. Behind her stands the Palacio de Cibeles, which now serves as Madrid’s city hall (this ...

Don't miss it! Madrid's coolest neighbourhood? The best things to do in Malasaña make a compelling argument in favour of that claim ...

Madrid is well known for its big-hitter art museums such as The Prado and Reina Sofía, but there are plenty of lesser-known attractions and local experiences that are well worth your time too.

Take a photo next to the statue of a bear jumping up at an arbutus tree, which is the symbol of Madrid. For more recommendations on the best free things to do, see our guide. Mercado de San Miguel ...

Unsure where to start? We’ve collated a list of the best things to see and do. Madrid’s historic centre is arguably the city’s most delightful district. It stretches roughly from the Puerta ...