With vaccines becoming widely available and travel gradually resuming, now is the perfect time to start planning your next international getaway. If Madrid is on your list, let these images and descriptions inspire your itinerary. Join us on a visual tour of Spain’s vibrant capital.
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Faunia blends zoo and botanical garden into themed ecosystems—Jungle, Polar Regions, African Forest and more—making it a lively destination for families and nature lovers. © Lukas Blazek | Dreamstime.com -
Retiro Park is an urban oasis with over 15,000 trees across more than 308 acres. Stroll past monuments, formal gardens and fountains, or relax by the large artificial lake. © Marco Saracco | Dreamstime.com
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Puerta de Alcalá is a Neoclassical gate at Plaza de la Independencia. Commissioned by King Charles III and completed in 1778, it once served as one of the city’s main entrances. © Beatrice Preve | Dreamstime.com
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The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree in Puerta del Sol symbolizes Madrid’s coat of arms and is a popular meeting point in the bustling city square. © Kasto80 | Dreamstime.com
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The Cibeles Fountain in Plaza de Cibeles has been an iconic Madrid landmark since 1782. It depicts the Roman goddess Cybele riding a chariot pulled by lions. © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com
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The Temple of Debod, an ancient Egyptian temple dating to the second century BC, was gifted to Spain and reconstructed in Madrid, offering a unique historical landmark in the city. © Bo Li | Dreamstime.com
