Interesting places in Madrid:

centre town		Distrito de Retiro (3)
Distrito de Salamanca (4)		Cathedral of the Almudena
Distrito de Chamberí (7)		Chamartin district
Distrito de Tetuán (6)		Parque del Retiro
Palacio Real		CTBA
Bussines zone of Azca		Hortaleza
Plaza de Colón		Lavapies
Barrio de la Latina.		Sanchinarro
Distrito C Telefónica		Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de la Luna		Puerta del Sol square
Plaza de Lavapies		Pabellon 3
La gran rotonda		Mercado de la Cebada
Pabellon 5

Madrid is the capital of Spain and the largest city in the Iberian peninsula. It is also the third most populous city in the European Union after London and Berlin. Its effect on world history and politics, as well as its major cultural influence, has ranked Madrid one of the main global cities of the world. Madrid is also the largest city in Spain, as well as in the province and the autonomous community of the same name. It is located on the river Manzanares in the center of the country, between the autonomous communities of Castilla-Le�n and Castilla-La Mancha. Due to its economic output, standard of living, and market size, Madrid is considered one of the major financial centers of the Iberian Peninsula, together with Barcelona and Lisbon. As the capital city of Spain, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the political center of Spain.^

Golden (art) Museum Triangle

• Museo del Prado, Paseo de Prado s/n, +34 90 2107077, Metro:Atocha or Banco de España, Bus lines 9, 10, 14, 19, 27, 34, 37 and 45. Tu-Su: 9:00 - 20:00, Closed on Mondays and some holidays. Tickets 6€, students, children, etc. 3€, free on Sundays. One of the finest art collections in the world and the best collection of classical art in Madrid. Includes many different Collections: the Spanish (El Greco, Velazquez, and Goya), the Flemish and Dutch (Rubens, van Dyck, and Brueghel), Italian (Botticelli, Tintoretto Caravaggio, and Veronese) and German (Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach, and Baldung Grien). Some highlights not to miss at the Prado:

• The Bosch masterpiece .
• The famous Velazquez piece .
• The of Goya.
• also by Goya.
• by El Greco.
• by Caravaggio.

• Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Center, Santa Isabel 52, 28012 Madrid, metro Atocha.), ☎ +34 91 7741000 (fax: +34 91 7741056), [4]. Mo-Sa: 10.00 - 21.00, Su 10.00 - 14.30. Houses Madrid's best collection of modern art. It includes many of Pablo Picasso's most revered works including the renowned . The Reina Sofía also houses masterpieces by Miró, Kandinsky, Dalí, Bacon, and more. €6, free after 14:00 on Saturday, free on Sundays.

• Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum of Art, [5]. Opens from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The ticket office closes at 6:30 p.m. The Museum is closed all day on January 1, May 1 and December 25. Contains a large art collection including masterpieces by Monet, Goya, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Mondrian, Bacon and Lichtenstein. Tickets are about €6.

Major Museums

• National Archeology Museum, C/ Serrano 13, Metro: Serrano, +34 91 5777912. Hours Tu-Sa: 09:30 - 20.00, Sun and Holidays 09.30 - 15.00, Price: About 3€, Free entry Saturday afternoons (after 14:30) and Sundays. Don't let the sound of it frighten you. This well designed museum houses an incredible collection of archaeological finds from across the peninsula. It leaves the visitor with a sense of the chronology of civilization in Spain (Iberian, Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Visagoth, Arab, and into the modern age). The famous Dama de Elche, an Iberian (pre-Roman) fertility goddess statue, is in this museum. There are also a few pieces from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

• Museo de Lazaro Galdiano, C/ Serrano 122, Metro: Gregorio Mariñon, +34 91 5616084. Hours We-Mo: 10:00 - 16:30. Entry 4€, free on Sundays. This museum houses the stunning collection of Spanish entrepreneur José Lázaro Galdiano (1862-1947) and is considered to be one of the best private collections in Spain. Not only will you find works by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco and others, the museum is also filled with jewelry, furniture, sculpture and ceramics. This is an excellent museum that is usually not crowded and well worth the price of admission.

• Real Academia de Bella Artes de San Fernando, C/ Alcalá 13, +34 91 5240864, Fax +34 91 5231599, Metro: Sevilla or Banco de España. Hours Tu-Fr: 9:30 - 19:00, Sa-Mo: 9:30-14:00. Entry 3€, students 1.50€, free on Wednesdays, free for children and seniors. Highly impressive art collection with paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints. Several Goya masterpieces.

• Museo de América, Avda Reyes Católicos 6, Metro: Moncloa, +34 91 5492641 and 91 5439437. Hours Tu-Sa: 9:30 - 15:00, Su: 10:00 - 15:00, Closed Mondays, Jan 1, May 1, Dec 24, 25, 31. Entry 3€, students 1.50€, free on Sundays, free for seniors and children. An excellent museum that many tourists miss, this houses thousands of artifacts from the Americas. The exhibit displays objects from many native cultures from before European conquest to colonial times and beyond. Don't miss the a collection of gold objects that was given as a gift by the Colombian government. Also of interest is the Tudela Codex, an Aztec law book from the 1500's.

Places of Interest

• Palacio Real, C/ Bailen s/n, +34 91 4548800, Metro: Opera. Mo-Sa: 9:00 - 17:00, Sundays and holidays: 9:00 - 13:00, closed occasionally for official ceremonies. Entry 8€, guided tour 9€, students and children 3.5€, free on Wednesdays for EU citizens. The Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is an enormous palace, with scorching plains of concrete around it and the (Royal Armory), a two-story collection of medieval weapons and armor. In spite of its name, it is not the residence of the current royal family. The Royal Palace is considered to be one of the most emblematic and beautiful buildings in Madrid, not only for its location but also for its architecture and the artistic treasures to be found in its rooms. The façades of the palace measure 130 meters long and 33 meters high with 870 windows and 240 balconies opening on to the facades and courtyard. It has a surface area of 100,000 square meters with 44 stairways and more than 30 principal rooms. Also located within the palace is the Pharmacia, which contains hundreds of bottles of early medicines and a reconstructed laboratory.

• Plaza Mayor - Metro:Sol or Opera. The best known plaza in Madrid, this impressive square is now one of the main stops on any tourist visit. Originally built outside the city walls, this square has played host to bullfights, markets, symphonies, tournaments and executions. The statue of Felipe III sits in the middle across from the beautifully painted Casa de la Panadería, the former headquarters of the bakers guild.

• Puerta del Sol - Metro: Sol. This plaza is the "heart" of Madrid and one of the busiest places in the city. On the north side of the plaza there is a famous statue of an (bear) climbing the tree, which is the symbol of Madrid. Also in Sol, just in front of the Capital building of the community of Madrid, is Kilometer Zero, a plaque showing the point where the measuring of national highways begins. Both the bear statue, and Km. Zero are common meeting spots for friends. The giant neon sign above the plaza is also a famous fixture of this area. New Years celebrations are broadcast from Sol every year with the ringing of the clock bringing in the new year.

• Atocha RENFE. (Metro: Atocha RENFE) A large train station across the street from the Reina Sofia Museum of Art. The interesting thing about it is the palm garden inside the old building, complete with a pond full of small turtles. It's free, and very much worth visiting.

• El Retiro (Metro: Retiro or Atocha)is considered to be the "Central Park" of Madrid, the perfect place to take a rest during a sunny day, or take part in the drum circles around the statue of Alphonso XII on summer evenings. There is a large boating lake where one can hire a rowing boat - great fun for the children! There is a monument to the victims of the Madrid 3/11 terrorist bombings, the , and the , a large structure entirely made of glass. Sunday afternoons in summer are a treat in the park, where young hippies play bongos and dance.

• Catedral de la Almudena. This massive cathedral can be found facing the Palacio Real. Finished in the end of 20th century, it is where the Princes of Asturias Felipe and Letizia were married in 2004.

• Gran Vía. (Metro:Gran Via, Callao, Plaza de España, Banco de España), Literally, "Broadway", Gran Via is one of the busiest avenues in Madrid, what you could call the main street of Madrid, and the location of the cinema district. The Gran Via is very similar to Times Square in New York City. "From the Habsburgs to Manhattan in 2 minutes". Gran Via has a constant buzz of traffic and life. 3-4am early morning traffic jams are not unusual.

• Plaza de Cibeles (metro: Banco de España) houses one of Madrid's emblems, the fountain of Cibeles, and one of the world's most beautiful post offices.

• Plaza de España (Metro: Plaza de España) has a sculpture of Cervantes and his famous Don Quixote and Sancho Panza characters.

• Templo de Debod - Paseo del Pintor Rosales 2, +34 91 765108, Metro: Plaza de España. Tu-Fr: 10:00 - 14:00 and 18:00 - 20:00, Sa-Su: 10:00 - 14:00, closed Mondays and holidays. Free. An Egyptian temple, located in one of Madrid´s most beautiful parks. Near the Royal Palace and Plaza de España, it was a present given to Spain for its role in saving the temple of from the floodwaters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan Dam in southern Egypt.

• La Casa de Campo (Metro: Lago, Casa de Campo, Batan) is the park at the rear of the Palace (Palacio Real) which used to belong to the Royal family. Much of the park has been taken to smaller activity parks such as the Zoo but in general it's peaceful. From Moncloa you can take a across into the park.

Other museums

• The Museum of the City: with five floors it tells the city's history, since it was founded by the Arabs. There are models of some urban areas.

• San Antonio de La Florida Hermitage: This small church is famous for its murals, painted by Goya. It's also the mausoleum of the painter.

• Real Madrid Museum: Located in the famous stadium, Santiago Bernabeu, it showcases all the trophies of the considered most successful football club in the world. - .

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Templo de Debod/Debod Temple
Made by scaamanho
El Templo de Debod es un templo del antiguo Egipto localizado actualmente en Madrid (España). Está situado al este de la Plaza de España, junto al Paseo del Pintor Rosales (Parque del Oeste), en un alto donde se encontraba el Cuartel de La Montaña (en el que se produjo un sangriento episodio de la Guerra Civil Española). Al ser trasladado a España, se situó de manera que conservase la misma orientación que en su lugar de origen, de Este a Oeste. más información de este templo en la Wikipedia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple which has been rebuilt in Madrid, Spain. The temple was built in southern Egypt, very close to the first cataract of the Nile and to the great religious center dedicated to the goddess Isis, in Philae. In the early 2nd century BC, Adijalami, king of the country of Meroë, started its construction by building a small chapel dedicated to the gods Amon and Isis. Afterwards, different kings of the Ptolemaic dynasty added new chambers around the original nucleus. The Roman emperors Augustus, Tiberius, and perhaps Hadrian, completed its construction and decoration. more info about this temple in Wikipedia


Feria de Madrid, Ifema HDR
Made by marcp_dmoz
Feria de Madrid plays host annually to over 80 highly specialised events which hold an important position in the international trade fair calendar. The net area occupied by all its events is 1.4 million sq. m., in which 42,000 companies and 4.5 million visitors participate. Its premises, boasting 200,000 sq. m. of exhibiting space, 12 Halls and 3 Convention and Congress Centres, make Feria de Madrid one of the most efficient settings for generating business opportunities (excerpt from ifema.es). HDR from 5 bracketed exposures (1EV step), handheld. --------------------------------- Feria de Madrid acoge anualmente la celebración de más de 80 certámenes altamente especializados, que ocupan una posición muy relevante en los calendarios feriales internacionales. La superficie neta ocupada por la totalidad de los salones alcanza los 1,4 millones de m2, en los que participan unas 42.000 empresas y 4,5 millones de visitantes. Sus recintos, con 200.000 metros cuadrados de exposición, 12 Pabellones y 3 Centros de Convenciones, convierten a la Feria de Madrid en uno de los escenarios de mayor eficacia para generar oportunidades de negocio (extracto de ifema.es). HDR generado a partir de un horquillado de 5 exposiciones (intervalo de 1EV), sin trípode. ;-)


Four Towers Business Area CTBA from Chamartin Station… ¡En Directo!
Made by B'Rob
Nikon D300 14mm F/5,6 1/125s ISO 200 +0,7EV Polarizer filter Hi you all, my best Flickr friends, Long time since I posted last picture. Sorry. I’ve been really quite busy lately. I expent Christmas in Madrid (awful weather included this time) so chances to take some good pictures were only a few. When I came back, too much work was waiting 'patiently' for me so no time for anything else until I’ve got greater part done. This picture is being taken outside of Chamartin Station Subway gate. Some of you know me. I’ve never posted a B&W picture, but in this case, I was trying to get those ‘explosive’ colours I use to show with one result ‘Mission: Impossible’. Too cloudy. Nevertheless, I liked so much the composition that I decided to give a chance to B&W for the very first time. So I’ll wait for your honest comments about it… in order to repeat eventually… :) I will catch your works up in these days so please forgive me if I’ve not been very active on your galleries lately. It’s a little bit late but as I had no chance before, Happy New Year!!! I missed you all…


Un árbol lleno de deseos - A tree full of desires
Made by maytevidri (out) MDZ
Árbol de los Deseos- Madrid Según es tradición en España, esta noche los Reyes Magos van a convertir en realidad los deseos de miles de niños y los que no somos tan niños. En Madrid se instaló un inmenso árbol de Navidad de 30 metros que se ha ido llenando con globos de que llevaban dentro los deseos de las personas que han querido participar, bien en persona, bien por internet o SMS. El día 6 de Enero se abrirá la copa del árbol, dejando escapar todos los globos al cielo para que los Reyes Magos los hagan realidad. ¿Cuál es el tuyo? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wishing Tree - Madrid A Christmas framework called Arbol de los Deseos (Wishing Tree) has been installed in Retiro Park, in Madrid. Everyone can get there to leave a card with a wish for the New Year. On Jan 6 all wishes will fly off hanging of several thousand balloons. Which is yours?


A break – Una pausa, Hotel Ritz Madrid HDR
Made by marcp_dmoz
Terrace of the Ritz The Ritz, an exclusive luxury palace hotel located in enviable surroundings, close to the Prado and the Thyssen Museum in the heart of Madrid. Built in 1910 according to the wishes of King Alfonso XIII, The Hotel Ritz transformed Madrid from a small provincial town into one of the truly great European cities, able to receive visiting aristocracy and dignitaries in exquisite style and luxury (source Hotel Ritz Madrid web page). La terraza del Ritz Hotel Ritz Madrid, un lujoso hotel palacio que goza de una situación privilegiada en el corazón de Madrid, entre el Museo del Prado y el Museo Thyssen Bornemisza. Construido en 1910 por iniciativa del Rey Alfonso XIII, el Hotel Ritz transformó Madrid en una de las ciudades más importantes de Europa capaz de recibir a miembros de la Realeza y Jefes de Estado en el más alto nivel de excelencia (referencia página web del hotel Ritz Madrid).


Madrid. Parque del Retiro - Casita del Pescador.
Made by josemazcona
La casita del pescador es uno de los pocos ejemplos que quedan de las construcciones que adornaron los jardines privados de la realeza, cuando el Parque del Retiro pertenecía a la Corona. Esta casita, situada en el extremo nororiental del parque, próxima a la Montaña artificial y rodeada por un estanque, fue mandada construir por el rey Fernando VII como parte de un jardín reservado y gabinete de descanso. El monarca tenía la necesidad de recuperar parte del esplendor que habían tenido los jardines del Real Sitio del Buen Retiro con anterioridad a la invasión francesa de 1808. Hay que recordar que los franceses convirtieron el Real Sitio en una improvisada fortaleza y cuando llegaron las tropas inglesas en octubre de 1812, se bombardeó intensamente el Retiro y se perdieron la mayor parte de sus instalaciones, como el Real Palacio, la Real Fábrica de Porcelana China y gran parte de sus antiguos jardines.


Twin Spheres – Esferas Gemelas, Campo de las Naciones, Madrid HDR
Made by marcp_dmoz
Embedded Twin Spheres Intelligent office buildings, by architect Roberto Perez-Guerras, 1989. Located at the entrance to the fair grounds of Juan Carlos I in Madrid (Spain). Structured from a large glass sphere. The exterior glass work was created by using a sophisticated computer program in Singapore (translated from perezguerras.com). HDR from five bracketed exposures (1EV steps), handheld. -------------------------- Incrustado Edificios inteligentes Esferas gemelas, por el arquitecto Roberto Perez-Guerras, 1989. Ubicados en la entrada del Recinto Ferial Juan Carlos I. Estructurado a partir de una gran esfera de cristal. La cristalería exterior se realizó gracias a la utilización de un sofisticado programa de ordenador en Singapur (perezguerras.com). HDR generado a partir de un horquillado de cinco exposiciones (intervalos de 1EV) sin trípode. ;-)


Metro-mantis
Made by han_solo
One of my passions is the Metro (or suburban train, or underground). It is a planet aside. With its shops. Its cafes. Its endless corridors. Its own music. Its own television channel. And you can find anything. All the races of the world. All the classes. All the ages. We all are one therein. If you look quietly, you will see The Life flowing thereabouts. I have taken innumerable photos therein. This one is very recent, and I have specially liked it cause the game of light and symmetries It has something that remembers me to a face, or an insect, with long legs or antennas. The Metro is a marvellous mixture(mixing) of architecture, engineering, graphical design, and alive beings. An incredible (place) … [Photo taken in March of the 2005, on the tube station of Alonso Cano, in Madrid (Spain). Adjustments of light and color with Photoshop]


Puerta de Alcalá, Madrid HDR
Made by marcp_dmoz
The Puerta de Alcalá (Alcalá Gate) is a Neo-classical monument in the Plaza de la Independencia (Independence Square) in Madrid, Spain. It stands near the city center and several meters away from the main entrance to the Parque del Buen Retiro (Wikipedia). HDR from 7 bracketed exposures (1EV steps) on a tripod. -------------------- La Puerta de Alcalá es uno de los monumentos más significativos de Madrid (España) junto con la cercana fuente de Cibeles. Fue mandada construir por el rey Carlos III y es obra del arquitecto Francesco Sabatini. Se halla en la Plaza de la Independencia, en el cruce de las calles de Alcalá, Alfonso XII, Serrano y Salustiano Olózaga y junto a la Puerta de España, entrada principal a los jardines del Retiro (Wikipedia). HDR generado de un horquillado de 7 exposiciones (intervalos de 1EV) con un trípode. ;-)


Renfe AVE, Atocha Railway Station – Estación de Atocha, Madrid HDR
Made by marcp_dmoz
Alta Velocidad Española (AVE) is a service of high speed trains operating at speeds of up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on dedicated track in Spain. The name is literally translated from Spanish as Spanish High Speed, but also a play on the word ave, meaning bird (Wikipedia). HDR from three bracketed exposures, handheld. ------------- Alta Velocidad Española, comúnmente conocida como AVE, es una marca comercial de la empresa explotadora de ferrocarriles Renfe Operadora, creada exclusivamente para designar el servicio con trenes de gran velocidad en España a partir de abril de 1992, con la inauguración del Nuevo Acceso Ferroviario a Andalucía (N.A.F.A.) (Wikipedia). HDR de un horquillado de tres exposiciones, sin trípode. ;-)


The Sacred Dog
Made by cuellar
El perro sagrado El Templo de Debod es un antiguo templo egipcio reconstruido en Madrid. Era un día de finales de verano en una tarde calurosa. Con el trípode plantado y dispuesto a sacar el anochecer tras el templo, apareció este perro a darse un baño regalándome esta foto. Pura magia. The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple which was rebuilt in Madrid. It was a day in late summer on a warm evening. With my tripod on place and ready to take a sunset shot, appeared this dog for a bath and gave me this photo. Pure magic.


plaza del callao a 11 mm - HDR
Made by R.Duran
En el corazon de Madrid, la Plaza del Callao es el punto de encuentro de todo el mundo en la capital, nuestro humilde Piccadilly Circus - HDR de 3 disparos horquillados 1 paso de exposicion, combinados con Dynamic Photo HDR y editado en PS - Madrid (España) - 20 de septiembre de 2007 At Madrid's core, Plaza del Callao is the meeting point for everyone in the city, our humbe Piccadilly Circus - HDR from 3 shots, bracketed 1 exposure stop, combined with Dynamic Photo HDR and edited in PS - Madrid (Spain) - Sep 20th 2007


Ferrari F430 in Madrid, HDR
Made by marcp_dmoz
Highest position on Explore: #3 on May 3rd 2009. Thanks to my contacts, followers and visitors. I hope to keep receiving comments and critics about my images from you. I'm still learning every day. Again, thank you all very much! Mejor posición en Explore: nº 3 el 3 de mayo de 2009. Gracias a mis contactos, seguidores y visitantes. Espero seguir recibiendo comentarios y críticas de mis imágenes. Sigo aprendiendo cada día. De nuevo, muchas gracias a todos. HDR from 3 bracketed raw files (-2, 0, +2).


La catedral y el cielo - HDR
Made by R.Duran
Otra imagen de la Catedral de Madrid, iluminada a la caida de la tarde contra un cielo de lo más impactante - HDR desde 3 disparos ahorquillados 1 paso de exposición, combinados en Photomatix Pro y editado en Photoshop CS2 - 28 de Febrero de 2007 Another pic of Madrid's Catedral, bathed by the evening light against a striking sky - HDR from 3 different shots bracketed 1 exposure stop, combined in Photomatix Pro and edited with Photoshop CS2 - Feb 28th 2007


Madrid - Parque Juan Carlos I. Puente sobre el lago.
Made by josemazcona
El Parque Juan Carlos I se encuentra en el Campo de las Naciones, entre Barajas y la Alameda de Osuna. El parque surge tras la rehabilitación de un vertedero de escombros y un deteriorado olivar. Cuenta con una extensión de 229 hectáreas y es uno de los parques más espectaculares de la ciudad. El parque alberga un circuito acuático, que puede recorrerse en catamarán o en barca. Recuperado el olivar, se plantaron numerosos pinos, tilos, quercus y chopos.


corazon oscuro // dark heart
Made by Davic
Ante la fragil y dulce apariencia exterior, guarda en su interior un oscuro corazón. It looks fragile and sweet, but has a dark heart inside. f/4.0 1/25s iso 400 Explore! #465 Apr 16 2008 publicada: www.hafif.org/yazi/gidiyorum-2 2: christyhardinsmith.firedoglake.com/2009/07/19/sunday-cupp...


Madrid Airport
Made by Mike G. K.
I passed through the Madrid-Barajas International Airport (to change planes) on my way to Granada. I had time only for a quick HDR. Thanks for visiting. Have a look at my most interesting photos


Rio Manzanares, atardeciendo - HDR
Made by R.Duran
Perspectiva del rio manzanares (ese arroyo aprendiz de río) a la caida de la tarde, por San Pol de Mar - HDR de un solo archivo RAW (y lleno de ruido) - Madrid, 10 de marzo de 2007 Nikon D200 obj Nikon 18-200 mm VR f:5.6 - 1/80 seg @ 80mm - ISO 200 Manzanares river (that creek trying to become a river) running along San Pol de Mar, at dusk - A HDR from a single RAW (with a lot of noise) - March 10th 2007


La rosa amarilla
Made by hiskinho
Se encendió la rosa fulgurante afuera de la ventana, ha estallado una rosa, parecemos las víctimas del incendio, azorados, ávidos de su belleza. Ahora todo tiene color, contraste, vuelo. Vengan a ver la rosa, vengan, tiene un grito amarillo despiadado, es un lujo, es una enhiesta vara para golpear el cielo, vengan a la rosa amarilla que nos dejó perplejos vengan a ver la rosa mía. Alejandro Aura


Regalos de Reyes
Made by * ire *
Un amigo me pidió una para regalar en el amigo invisible de su empresa, y gustaron, así que me pidieron unas cuantas más ^^ Todavía quedan unas cuantas por salir del horno, espero que gusten a sus destinatarios! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Converse shoes, handmade from polymer clay ^^