PARKS
Parque del retiro ( Subway Retiro, line 2)
“The creation of this park began in 1625. It is the most important of Madrid because of its size and beauty. There is a small artificial lake, on which it is possible to row.”
Jardín Botánico (Subway Atocha, line 1)
“A very interesting collection of flora can be visited as well as exhibitions of plants that are organized from time to time.”
MUSEUMS
Antropología : Serrano 13 (Subway Serrano)
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30- 20:00. Sunday 10:00-15:00. Monday closed. Fee: 3€ .Free on Saturday afternoon (from 14:00 until 20:00)
“The best archaeological objects from the pre-history until the 17th century.”
Arqueológico Serrano 13 (Subway Serrano)
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9:30- 20:00. Sunday 9:30-15:00. Monday closed. Fee: free
“The best archaeological objects from the pre-history until the 17th century.”
Reina Sofía Centro de Arte: Santa Isabel 52 (Subway Atocha)
Open: Monday to Saturday 10:00 – 21:00. Sunday 10:00 – 14:30. Tuesday closed
Free entrance: Saturday 14:30 – 21:00 and Sunday 10:00 – 14:30
“Excellent occasion to look at the permanent collection, going through the different tendencies of the 20th century (Picasso, Dalí, etc). The best contemporary Spanish Paintings.”
Museo Del Prado: Paseo del Prado. (Subway Banco de España).
Open Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 – 20:00. Holidays: 9:00 – 14:00. Monday closed.
Free entrance: Tuesday to Saturday 18:00 – 20:00; Sunday 17:00 – 20:00
Thyssen-Bornemisza: Paseo del Prado 8. (Subway Atocha and Banco de España)
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-19:00. Monday closed.
“Paintings from the primitive Flamencos and Italians until the 20th century. The portraits from the Renaissance impressionists, expressionists, and big movements from the 20th century stand out.”
Taurino: Plaza de las Ventas. Patio de caballos. Subway Ventas.
Open: From November to February: Monday to Friday 9:30 – 14:30. From March to October: Tuesday to Friday 9:30 – 14:30 (except the days with bullfights when it is open 10:00 – 13:00). Closed Saturday and Sunday; Fee: Free. “Museum dealing with all the aspects of bullfighting.”
Templo de Debod. (Subway Plaza de España, line 10)
Open: From October to March: Tuesday to Friday from 9:45 – 13:45 and 16:15 – 18:15.
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 14:00. Open: From September to April: Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 – 14:00 and 18:00 – 20:00. Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 14:00. Fee:free
“An Egyptian temple in the center of Madrid. It was brought to Madrid stone by stone when the Egyptian dam of Assuan was built. Located in Jardines de Ferraz Street.”
Museo de Figura de cera. ( Subway Colón, line 4)
Open: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:30 and from 16:30 to 20:30.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: from 10:00 to 20:30
“Reproduction in wax of famous people in their particular settings.”
CINEMAS
Cine Estudio: C/ Alcalá 42
Cinesa Capitol: C/Gran Vía, 41
Cine Callao: C/ Callao 3
AMUSEMENT PARK
Parque de Atracciones. (Subway Batán, line 10). Also buses 33 and 65.
Closed from January to April. From October to December is open only during the weekend.
BULLRING
Plaza de toros Las Ventas. (Subway Ventas)
Bullfights on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from October to March.
ZOOAquarium
ZooAquarium de Madrid. (Subway Batán, line 10)
Open Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 19:30. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: From 10:30 to 20:00.
CABLE CAR
Teleférico de Madrid. Cable car. Paseo del Pintor Rosales s/n. (Subway Argüelles, line 1, 3 and 6).
Get a view of Madrid from the air.
FLAMENCO
Las Tablas: Plaza de España, 9. The show starts at 22:30. Tel: 915 420 520.
Torres Bermejas: Restaurante y Tablao Flamenco. C/ Mesonero Romanos, 11
Tel: 915 323 322. Drink and show: 35,00€. From 21:30 to 2:00
A visit to “Torres Bermejas” is like stepping into Spain’s mozarabic past, in which one can fully enjoy magnificent flamenco. The authentic gypsy music and dance performed in Torres Bermejas are of the highest quality.
DEPARTMENT STORES
Corte Inglés: Close to Puerta del Sol. General.
FNAC: Close to Puerta del Sol. Books, records, CDs and videos.
Usac San Sebastian 