Autumn Fair

Madrid has a great bullfighting tradition that has made its season into one of the most important in the world. The Autumn Fair, with a programme of six bullfights, stands out among the city’s most important bullfighting festivals, along with the San Isidro Fair and the Madrid Region Mini-fair.

Toledo Bridge

Puerta de Alcalá Gate

Puerta del Sol, Madrid

The Puerta del Sol is one of Madrid's main hubs. The first buildings surrounding this area were begun in the 16th century, although the square assumed the importance it has today with the construction of the Casa de Correos post office building in 1768.

Puerta de Toledo (Madrid)

Standing 19 metres high and inaugurated in 1827, it was the last monumental gate to be built in Madrid. This impressive granite construction began to be erected in 1812 on Joseph Bonaparte´s orders. ...

San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Royal Academy of History

San Isidro Royal Collegiate, Madrid

It is a clear example of what is called the Jesuit or 'preaching' Baroque.

Railway Museum (Madrid)

Lázaro Galdiano Museum

It has an outstanding collection of paintings, with works by some of the great masters.

History Museum (Madrid)

It features important collections showing the historical and urban development of Madrid.

National Engraving Centre

The aim of the centre is to conserve and promote graphic art.