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The House of a million stories a deeper look inside Madrid’s History Museum
If you’ve ever walked down Calle Fuencarral, you’ve probably stopped for a second to stare at that massive, swirling stone entrance at number 78. It looks like a giant, carved wedding cake. That’s the Museo de Historia de Madrid, and since the restoration was completed late last year, it is looking absolutely spectacular.
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A step back into 19th century elegance the museum of Romanticism in Madrid
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of modern-day Madrid and step directly into a time machine, there is no better place than the Museo del Romanticismo. Located in the heart of the trendy Malasaña neighborhood, this museum is housed in a stunning 18th-century palace that once belonged to the Marquis of Matallana.
Events
The Magic of the Three Kings Parade in Madrid: A Local’s Guide to the 2026 Celebration
Explain that in Spain, the "Three Wise Men" (Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar) are the ones who bring gifts to children. The parade on the evening of January 5th is their grand arrival into the city. It’s a massive spectacle with giant floats, acrobats, music, and tons of candy!
Food
Mercado de San Ildefonso: Madrid’s Coolest Street Food Market on Fuencarral
Inspired by the street food markets of London and New York, this "gastromarket" is the perfect place to grab a high-quality bite in a chic, industrial setting. Whether you are a solo traveler, a group of friends, or a couple on a shopping break, this is where Madrid’s trendy crowd comes to eat.
Places
Madrid fashion pulse and vintage paradise Fuencarral street
If you’re visiting Madrid and want to see where the locals actually shop, look no further than Calle Fuencarral. Stretching from the iconic Gran Vía all the way up to the Glorieta de Bilbao, this largely pedestrianized street is the heart of Madrid's urban fashion scene.But the real magic isn’t just on the main street—it’s in the colorful side alleys of Malasaña, where the best second-hand and vintage treasures in Spain are hidden.
Madrid amusement park
Great time for all ages and exciting experience
Madrid amusement park (Parque de Atracciones) is a great place to spend the day for kids and adults, if you like that. You will find the typical attractions like rollercoaster, free fall and water rides. In Madrid “Parquet de atracciones”, water attractions...
Prado Museum
Most well-known Spanish museum
The Madrid Prado museum is one of the most important in the world. Is one of the richest ones in maters painters from the XVI century to XIX century. You will find the largest collections on Spanish painters as Velazquez, el Greco and Goya, but also...
Reina Sofia museum (Queen Sofia museum)
XX century and contemporary art museum
The Reine Sofia museum (Queen Sogia Museum) was inaugurated on 1992. Is the 3 angle of the “Madrid art triangle”, compose by the Prado museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum the all 3 are in a 10 minutes’ walk distance.On the permanent collection the most...
Thyssen-Bornemisza museum
An incredible art collection
The Thyssen-Bornemisza museum of Madrid was created on 1992, from the private collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza family compiled during 70 years; the Spanish government bought the most important part of the private collections on 1993.You will find masters painters from XIV and XV centuries like, Duccio and...
Skydive in Madrid
Skydiving without jumping from a plain
If you want to skydive in Madrid without jumping out from a plane, it is possible in Madrid. It's a great activity to do with the family or by yourself.I will not tell you that is the same feeling that jumping out off a...
Luxury shopping in Madrid
If you want to do some luxury shopping in Madrid I will tell you where to go, but you are extremely lucky, all major luxury brands are concentrated in a 10 minutes’ walk. The district is call Salamanca and concentrate not only the luxury brands but most of fashion major international brands.
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The House of a million stories a deeper look inside Madrid’s History Museum
If you’ve ever walked down Calle Fuencarral, you’ve probably stopped for a second to stare at that massive, swirling stone entrance at number 78. It looks like a giant, carved wedding cake. That’s the Museo de Historia de Madrid, and since the restoration was completed late last year, it is looking absolutely spectacular.
A step back into 19th century elegance the museum of Romanticism in Madrid
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of modern-day Madrid and step directly into a time machine, there is no better place than the Museo del Romanticismo. Located in the heart of the trendy Malasaña neighborhood, this museum is housed in a stunning 18th-century palace that once belonged to the Marquis of Matallana.
The Magic of the Three Kings Parade in Madrid: A Local’s Guide to the 2026 Celebration
Explain that in Spain, the "Three Wise Men" (Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar) are the ones who bring gifts to children. The parade on the evening of January 5th is their grand arrival into the city. It’s a massive spectacle with giant floats, acrobats, music, and tons of candy!
Mercado de San Ildefonso: Madrid’s Coolest Street Food Market on Fuencarral
Inspired by the street food markets of London and New York, this "gastromarket" is the perfect place to grab a high-quality bite in a chic, industrial setting. Whether you are a solo traveler, a group of friends, or a couple on a shopping break, this is where Madrid’s trendy crowd comes to eat.
Madrid fashion pulse and vintage paradise Fuencarral street
If you’re visiting Madrid and want to see where the locals actually shop, look no further than Calle Fuencarral. Stretching from the iconic Gran Vía all the way up to the Glorieta de Bilbao, this largely pedestrianized street is the heart of Madrid's urban fashion scene.But the real magic isn’t just on the main street—it’s in the colorful side alleys of Malasaña, where the best second-hand and vintage treasures in Spain are hidden.


