"Jim_Eliason's Madrid Page" Madrid by Jim_Eliason

Madrid Travel Guide: 5,306 reviews and 10,727 photos

Madrid is known as the city of fountains. I would call it the city that never sleeps. Madridlenos know how to enjoy life and they make a full time profession of it.

Gran Via

Madrid rates right up with Paris for beautiful, monumental cities. Every where you look in the city center you great architecture, fountains and monuments.

Retiro Park

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful Monumental Architecture, great nightlife
Cons:starving half to death waiting till 10 PM to eat
In a nutshell:When do these people sleep?

Last visit to Madrid: Jun 2005
Intro Updated Jul 11, 2005
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Plaza Isabella II Things to Do (20)

On the other side of the Teatro Real is this plaza commerating Isabella the second. more travel advice

Teatro Real Things to Do (20)

The National Theatre is just a block behind the Palacio Real on the other side of the Plaza de Oriente. more travel advice

Bear Statute Local Customs (1)

This statute at the Puerta de Sol is the symbol of the city. It also a landmark Madridilenos use to meet at. more travel advice

Very nice place! Hotels (2)

Great place in a very central location on the Gran Via just off Plaza Espana. There is a metro stop just out the door... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
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HORSCHECK Oct 15, 2008 at 1:44 PM

Jim, interesting page about teh bustling Spanish capital. Your page brings back memories of my days in Madrid. Well done.
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joysweet Jul 13, 2007 at 1:06 AM

the paella looked so yummy! someday i'll visit spain :)
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bugulma Nov 2, 2006 at 11:37 PM

beautiful city. dreaming to visit one day
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xaver Aug 12, 2006 at 9:20 AM

bice illustrative page, sooner or later I'll have to go.
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ncfg Dec 18, 2005 at 1:12 PM

Nice page about this beautiful capital! I love paella :-)
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whitecliff62 May 7, 2005 at 1:35 PM

Superb Jim, one of my aims in life is to go to Madrid and watch Real Madrid in action.
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quime Feb 25, 2005 at 2:27 PM

Oh Madrid de mis amores!
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barbskie Jul 24, 2004 at 4:56 AM

Thanks to these point of interests. I'm planning to visit Madrid in September. Hope to see those places in two days. Nice photos.
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evona May 9, 2004 at 2:23 PM

Thanks Jim!! I like Madrid very much :)
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herzog63 Jan 19, 2004 at 11:19 AM

Madrid looks like a fantastic city to explore!! Great coverage!