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 ...

The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple that now stands in Madrid’s Parque de la Montaña, surrounded by a beautiful reflecting pool. It was a gift from Egypt to Spain, dismantled and ...

Madrid is well known for its big-hitter art ... The displays, which chart the history of Spain, also feature sculpture, tapestries, carriages and suits of armour. Insider tip: Entry is free ...

The avenue was home to Spain's first skyscrapers and marked the beginning of modernization in Madrid. Try a traditional bocadillo de calamares (calamari sandwich), buy a new outfit from the five ...

Madrid compared to the rest of Spain is quite an expensive city ... There are so many activities to do here and, in my opinion, Madrid is the best European city bar none. It’s not quite as ...

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 ...

Despite it being the capital, tourists often end up choosing the beaches of Mallorca or cities like Barcelona and Seville over a visit to Madrid. But Spain ... to see and do that many cities ...