Once you've visited Madrid's most iconic attractions, from the wonderful Prado Museum to the lush Retiro Park, it's time to discover all those gems that are off the beaten track.
Enjoy one of the best sunsets in Madrid from this viewing point located in the Dehesa de la Villa.
A beautiful 18th-century garden found off the beaten track.
Museum dedicated to Joaquin Sorolla, the painter of Mediterranean light, set in his former family home.
A little-known but stunning Baroque church whose interior is decorated entirely with wonderful frescoes.
This 19th Century Neo-Classical building houses one of the world's most important antique collections.
The former home of the Marquess of Cerralbo, this noble mansion next to Plaza de España is a wonderful display of 19th-century opulence.
Discover the Chamberí “ghost station”, which still preserves original elements from when it first opened. Limited places, reservation required.
Regarded as the largest crypt in Spain, this peaceful resting place for many of the country's most noble families is home to over 400 unique columns.
This small hermitage in the area known as Madrid Río boasts a ceiling covered in original Goya frescoes.
The city's old slaughterhouse, at Madrid Río Park, has been transformed into a cultural megacomplex.
A surprising art-deco neighbourhood not so hidden away in the south of the city
This cemetery is the oldest in Madrid and stands out for its great artistic and landscape value.