Location: Moncloa - Aravaca
Top Things to do in Moncloa - Aravaca
What to do and see in Moncloa - Aravaca, Community of Madrid: The Best Things to do
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. Ermita De San Antonio De La Florida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,145 reviews
Reviewed By 598marisap - Dallas, United States
This is a beautiful chapel built under the reign of Charles the 4th. It was built in 1798 and Goya painted the frescoes. The painting are excellent. They are almost expressionist paintings, what is called the black paintings by Goya. Entrance is free!
3. Pantheon Goya
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4.5 based on 88 reviews
4. Dehesa de la Villa Park
5. Jardines de la Rosaleda
6. Lago Casa de Campo
7. Museo de America
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By rukshanaa2016 - York, United Kingdom
In a beautiful modern building with visual references to the past the history of the Americas is recounted with globes , maps , videos as well as a wonderful treasure house of artefacts . Spanish America is emphasized but eg the Inuits & other Far Northern peoples are represented . The beauty and workmanship of the ceramics and textiles particularly impressed me . Currently they have no cafeteria however - unfortunate but there are many choices nearby in Moncloa .
8. 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”!
9. Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
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4.0 based on 2,966 reviews
Madrid Zoo Aquarium is a zoo is park of animales where you can find more than 4,000 animals of 500 different species along its 22 hectares spread over in five continents. You can visit our giant panda family, koalas, our big habitants Africasn or our great tropical marine aquarium of the Indo Pacific.
Reviewed By timj101101 - Banbury, United Kingdom
The Madrid Zoo has one of the most successful Giant Panda breeding programs outside of China - this goes to show the pedigree of service and outstanding quality of life given to the animals living here. This experience translates into a well-run attraction that is both informative and unforgettable. The dolphin show is, of course, a must see. This zoo is one of the best!
10. Casa de Campo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 540 reviews
The largest urban park situated west of central Madrid. Formerly a royal hunting estate.
Reviewed By Hebburnmagpie - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
We walked for 3 hours through the park and only scratched its surface, it is so huge. Its an amazing, calming place to take a lengthy stroll.
