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View all →Almudena Cathedral Madrid, Dome and Museum Tickets
Are Almudena Cathedral dome tickets worth it? For a clear view and the building's story, yes, and it pairs neatly with the Royal Palace next door if you climb before lunch. Children under 9 go free, the ticket is sold at the desk on the cathedral steps, and photos are fine in the church but not inside the museum rooms.
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Best Tortilla in Madrid, Where to Eat Spanish Omelette
Looking for the best tortilla in Madrid? It depends on how you like it. For the runny national champion at a table you can book, there are two dining rooms; for onion, a breakfast slice or a whole one to take away, a market counter; and if you would rather not book, six walk-in bars cover the centre.
Best Viewpoints in Madrid, Free Spots for Sunset
Looking for the best viewpoints in Madrid for sunset? Pick by timing, not height. This autumn the free open-air spots west of the Royal Palace win, because the paid city decks close before the sun goes down until late October, and four of them link up in one short evening walk ending in La Latina.
Calamari Sandwich in Madrid, Where to Get One
Calamari sandwich in Madrid, which bar to pick and how to order at the counter. Casa Rúa has tables upstairs, and one of the two bars on Calle de Postas is always open. La Ideal also serves a €7 plate of calamari without bread, and the Plaza Mayor bars run with no afternoon break, so a mid-afternoon sandwich works when restaurants are shut.
Calle Ponzano Madrid, Tapas Bars and Opening Hours
Calle Ponzano tapas bars make a crawl with a local crowd rather than tour groups. Here is which counter suits a standing beer, a booked dinner or a late finish, how Spanish meal times shape the evening, and how to ride there from Sol on Line 1 for a €1.50 single.
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View all →Almudena Cathedral Madrid, Dome and Museum Tickets
Are Almudena Cathedral dome tickets worth it? For a clear view and the building's story, yes, and it pairs neatly with the Royal Palace next door if you climb before lunch. Children under 9 go free, the ticket is sold at the desk on the cathedral steps, and photos are fine in the church but not inside the museum rooms.
Atletico Madrid Stadium Tour, Tickets and Museum
Is the Atletico Madrid stadium tour worth it if you can only do one stadium in Madrid? On price it wins, since the €25 self-guided ticket covers the dressing room, tunnel and museum, and the useful question is which upgrade, if any, earns its extra cost and which weekends to avoid.
Avila Day Trip From Madrid, Which Train and When
An Avila day trip from Madrid by train, planned around the walls. Which station and train to take, when the coach makes sense, and why a winter Monday is the day to skip. The full day comes to about €43.40 per adult with the wall walk and the Cathedral, and Avila and Segovia do not pair by train, as each leaves from a different station.