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20 Madrid Attractions You Need to Visit Before You Die

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How Best to Spend a Layover in Madrid

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Top Museums to Visit in Madrid

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The 8 Best Day Trips To Take From Madrid

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How to Spend 48 Hours in Madrid

History, Customs and People

Learn about the city's local customs, traditions and celebrations festivals

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The 8 Best Day Trips To Take From Madrid

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Madrid Is Swapping its Francoist Figures for Famous Female Icons

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The Top Things to See and Do in Puerta del Sol, Madrid

History

La Pasionaria: Flower Of The Spanish Civil War

History

The History Of Plaza De Cibeles In 1 Minute

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The Story of How Madrid Got Its Name

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Salamanca: The Perfect Weekend Getaway

History

The History Of The Prado Museum In 1 Minute

History

The History Of Madrid's Museo De San Isidro In 1 Minute

Itineraries and Information

Things to know before visiting

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20 Madrid Attractions You Need to Visit Before You Die

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How Best to Spend a Layover in Madrid

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How to Spend 48 Hours in Madrid

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The Trendiest Neighbourhoods in Madrid

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10 Reasons Why Madrid is the World's Best LGBT Destination

Bars & cafes

The Best Cafés With Outdoor Seating in Madrid

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Welcome to TriBall, Madrid's Hippest District

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14 Things Tourists Should Never Do in Madrid

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11 Awesome Tips for Joining the Mile-High Club

Culture

Immerse yourself in the city's lifestyle

Art

Top Museums to Visit in Madrid

Art

10 Madrid Galleries for Contemporary Art Lovers

History

The History Of The Royal Academy Of Fine Art Of San Fernando In 1 Minute

History

The History Of Madrid's Natural Science Museum In 1 Minute

Books

Reading Javier Marías: On Oxford, Blogs And Modernity

Film & TV

Netflix's 'Veronica' is Being Called One of the Scariest Films Ever... and it's Based On a True Story

History

The History Of The Reina Sofía National Museum In 1 Minute

Art

10 of the Coolest Exhibitions in Madrid this Winter

Art

Where To Find The Best Street Art in Madrid

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A Guide to Madrid Neighbourhoods

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Neighborhoods in Madrid