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Royal palaces and tapas bars across Madrid, Spain.

Quests on this wheel

• El Retiro Park — Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.
• Museo Nacional del Prado — Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.
• Royal Palace of Madrid — 18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.
• Mercado de San Miguel — Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.
• Movistar Arena Madrid — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.6★, 69292 reviews) worth spinning for.
• Temple of Debod — Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.
• Plaza Mayor — Cafes & restaurants line the arches of this stately square with Philip III's statue in the center.
• Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía — Sprawling museum for Spanish 20th-century art collection with works by Gris, Dali, Picasso & Miro.
• Puerta de Alcalá — Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.
• Chocolatería San Ginés — Founded in 1894, this cafe is known for its chocolate with churros.
• Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena — Baroque Catholic cathedral known for its colorful chapels, plus a Romanesque crypt & museum.
• Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum — Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.
• Hotel Riu Plaza España — Sleek property featuring dining, a rooftop bar & a seasonal outdoor pool, plus chic quarters.
• Las Ventas Bullring — Bullfighting arena built in the 1920s in neo-Mudéjar style & used for bullfights, concerts & events.
• Azotea Cibeles — Elegant spot for upscale, creative Spanish cuisine, plus a roof terrace for city views & cocktails.
• Palacio de Cristal — Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.
• Toledo Gate — Gate built in the Neoclassical style to honor Fernando VII, with stone arches & statues.
• Matadero Madrid — Former slaughterhouse housing contemporary arts center hosting exhibitions, performances & cinema.
• Parque de Atracciones de Madrid — Established theme park with thrill, water & family rides & attractions, plus live entertainment.
• Real Jardín Botánico — Botanical garden with outdoor gardens & greenhouses, plus walking trails & monthly activities.

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