Overview
Take a walk of Madrid’s most historic sites from the most famous to lesser-known ones. You will enjoy seeing the iconic Royal Palace, a 2,000-year old Egyptian temple, eating in the world’s oldest restaurant and visiting one of the oldest guitar-making workshops in Spain. These are some of my favorite places in downtown.
About Your Guide
My name is Miguel, I am a Portuguese native in Madrid. Although I am not a native Spaniard, I have crossed off a number of places, restaurants and sites from my Madrid bucket list. In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography and learning about historic sites.
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Guide Points
Temple of Debod
The Temple of Debod is a 2,200 year old temple, built in Egypt during the 2nd century BC. Clearly it has traveled a long way.
Royal Palace of Madrid
I am personally fascinated by the splendor and awe of royal palaces, so I love to come here.
Catedral de la Almudena
The Almudena Cathedral is Madrid’s oldest church, situated just a couple of minutes away from the Royal Palace.
Sobrino de Botín
I love eating at good restaurants, and this one has definitely proved it serves magnificent food - it has stayed in business for hundreds o…
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor is one of Madrid’s most impressive spaces.
Guitarras Ramírez
If there is any instrument that one associates with Spain, it is the Spanish guitar. And a big reason for that is Jose Ramírez. He opened t…
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The app navigates people through a neighborhood walk using GPS turn-by-turn directions, rich imagery and storytelling.