The must see attractions in Madrid are the following:

The Plaza de Cibeles – one of the most stunning grand squares in Madrid amongst the many. The incredible majestic edifices surrounding in the city are amazingly captivating. This is a must see attraction in Madrid. The beautiful fountain that you can see here portrays the goddess in a chariot which is dragged by two lions. The beautiful fountain was built in 1777 and 1778 by the prominent Ventura Rodriguez.

Gran Via – this is one of the streets in Madrid that you should not miss to wander or drop by during your visit in the city. The street features an early 20th century of architecture. This street is one of the best shopping centers in the city. It also surrounded with magnificent and luxurious hotels as well as huge movie houses.

The Alcala Gate – in the midst of the Plaza de la Independencia stands one of the best landmarks in the city; the Alcala Gate. It was King Carlos III who asked and commissioned an Italian architect to construct a huge gate in order to replace the baroque 16th century gate which was said to be built by King Philips III. Today, the gate is one of the amazing landmarks to see in Madrid.

Las Ventas – this is one of the significant landmarks not only in Madrid but all over the world. Visiting the city would never be complete without visiting this bullring.

Madrid’s magnificent bullring is considered one of the most important in the world and guests can travel here to see fights by the greatest matadors of our time.

• Casa de Campo—this is also called Calle Marques de Monistrol de Portugal, this place is appointed as the largest urban green spaces, that caters a number of recreational and sports facilities such like swimming pool, tennis courts, and lake for canoeing and rowing. Here you can also find the Madrid’s zoo, the Parque de Atracciones fun fair, cable car and more than 40 rides to experience.

• Parque del Retiro—was once the hunting ground of Felipe II which is now open to the public for viewing. This park is always filled with roadway artist, puppet shows over the weekends and buskers. There are also available boats for visitors to hire and experience to row the lake; you can also opt to ride in their horse-drawn carriages.

• Parque del Oeste—this park was originally designed by Cecilio Rodriguez during the early time of the 20th century. It is a tranquil and lovely wooded area that captures the interest of most of the visitors. The plants like bird, cedar, fir trees and among other attractions are some of the factors why this place magnets millions of travelers to drop by here.

1. The Corpus Christi Convent or Las Carboneras—this is a convent which was founded by Beatriz Ramirez de Menodza in 1607. Beatriz Ramirez was one ladies’s of Queen Ana de Austria. It was her dream to build a convent for her daughter which was known as the first abbess.
2. Casa de la Villa—this is one of the most beautiful areas of Madrid because it has been surrounded by historical background. Because of this you can still feel the essence of its history just like it comes back alive. Casa de la Villa can be found in the Plaza de la Villa, in between the Plaza de Oriente and Plaza del Sol. Recently, Casa de la Villa is used as the meeting are for official events.
3. The Royal Palace—the Royal Palace is the official house of the Spanish monarch, despite of being used for official events. It was King Alfonso XIII who lastly lived here. Today, the palace is open for public viewing. Touring the palace would bring you to its past history where you will realize its significance to the city.
4. The Incarnation Convent—this convent was founded both by Felipe III and Margarita de Austria, which was then refurbished by Ventura Rodriguez during the next century. The Royal Convent of Incarnation has been collecting various significant paintings; however the most impressive item is the artifact of Saint Pantaleon’s blood.

Aside from the great monuments listed above, there are still many incredible monuments that you must see and visit in Madrid. But before visiting these striking monuments, make sure that you already cater your Madrid accommodation for you.

The Buen Retiro Park or the Park of the Pleasant Retreat is the major park of Madrid. It is the most famous park in Madrid having a large area of 1.4 km or 350 acres. Buen Retiro Park is located at the edge in the center of the city nearby the Puerta de Alcala. This is the best park worth to visit during your Madrid travel. The park has been surrounded with impressive monuments, sculpture, tranquil lakes and galleries. It also been hosted several events, that makes Buen Retiro Park as the main attraction of Madrid. Part of the park’s sculptures and monuments include the monument of King Alfonso XII, the Rosaleda rose garden; within the alluring different roses stands the awesome fountain of the falling angel which was raised in 1922.

Another interesting artifact that you should see in Buen Retiro Park is the Museu del Ejercito and the Cason del Buen Retiro. They are actually the few remaining building of the Buen Retiro Palace. These remaining buildings are already been the sanctuary of the museum collections. The Cason housed the 19th and 20th century paintings, while the Ejercito is known not only in Madrid but all over Spain as the primary Army museums. The Ejercito houses the La Tizona which is the sword of the popular Spanish warrior El Cid.

There is so much to see and discover in Madrid, it is not only a typical bustling city. Its history amazes every tourist and the Buen Retiro Park is just one of the proofs.

Madrid Attraction itinerary usually is an array of visit of museo nacional centro de arte reina sofia, paseo del prado,thyssen bornemisza, el rastro, puerta del sol, plaza mayor, royal palace and museo del prado. But hold your breath as you visit Plaza de Cibeles and the beautiful buildings that surround it.

Fuente de las Cibeles is in the middle of the plaza. It is a fountain named after Ceres, a Goddess in Roman Mythology, and the goddess of nature. This is the rendezvous of Real Madrid Fans whenever they won a cup to celebrate their victory. The goddess in a chariot pulled by two lions gladly welcomes such mortals in the midst of her presence.

Antonio Palacios between 1905 and 1917 is the maker of the most prominent architecture in the plaza- Palacio de Comunicaciones which now has become the official city hall of Madrid.

The central bank headquarters of Spain that stores its gold 30 meter below ground level is Banco de Espana. Another prominent building in Plaza de Cibeles is the Palacio de Linares which is now housing art gallery focused on Latin American arts and at the same time a cultural center.

When you visit Plaza de Cibeles during daytime-the onlooker will be besieged by the ethereal sights of the architecture and buildings that surrounds it. But wait till sundown and behold the plaza with its night lights- and definitely another facets of the place will be laid down unto your feet. A must-see itinerary for every tourist.