Location: Moncloa - Aravaca
Top Things to do in Moncloa - Aravaca
The 6 Best Architectural Buildings in Moncloa - Aravaca, Community of Madrid
So many of Madrid’s buildings look like castles, you’ll think you’ve stumbled into a fairytale. Even City Hall is astounding, with its white pinnacles and neo-Gothic features. A self-guided architecture tour can begin by the great bear statue in the central Puerta del Sol. Wander by the fanciful Royal Palace before absorbing the natural beauty of Retiro Park, then visit one of the city’s many museums. You could happily cap off each day by nibbling on forkfuls of paella while sipping Spanish rioja.
Restaurants in Madrid
1. Museo Cerralbo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,113 reviews
Reviewed By hilarionmartinez
Just got back from Madrid and have to share the pics I took at what I believe is Madrid’s BEST House Museum. The Museum Cerralbo houses the art and historical object collections of Enrique de Aguilera y Gamboa, 17th Marquis of Cerralbo, who died in 1922. The mansion was built in the 19th century, according to Italian taste, and is luxuriously decorated with baroque furniture, wall paintings and in my opinion the best chandeliers I’ve seen anywhere. If you like beautiful chandeliers do not miss it. It is near the Plaza de España Metro. The home retains its original aesthetics; the grand staircase will leave you breathless. It features an interesting collection of paintings, archaeology and furniture, including works by Jacopo Tintoretto, Jacopo Palma the Younger, El Greco, Ludovico Carracci, Alonso Cano, Zurbarán, Luis Paret and many more. This palace is my favorite home to visit in Madrid in that you see a great collection of paintings, furniture and decorative arts and experience what life was like for one of Madrid’s aristocratic families. It is SPECTACULAR!
2. Templo de Debod
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13,384 reviews
This place is temporarily closed due to technical problems. The Egyptian temple dating back to the second century B.C. was transported to Madrid’s Cuartel de la Montana Park.
Reviewed By -Mikro-User-
Closed at the moment of my visit this is the hidden treasure in the “Parque del Oeste” next to the royal palace. The Spanish name is “Templo de Debod” and it’s a real ancient Egyptian temple that was dismantled and rebuilt in Madrid as a token of gratitude for the help that Spain provided in saving the Abu Simbel temples. So if you are in Madrid this is a must see! Ah and if you get on the terrace next to it you will see all the Parc “Casa de Campo”!
