Monuments for children on a trip to Madrid

Madrid is a very pleasant city to walk and enjoy relaxed with children, without leaving to discover many interesting monuments that are essential in a trip to Madrid. Monuments in Madrid In Madrid you can find a profuse historic center full of beautiful buildings and palaces that coexist with more m

Madrid is a very pleasant city to walk and enjoy relaxed with children, without leaving to discover many interesting monuments that are essential in a trip to Madrid.

Monuments in Madrid

In Madrid you can find a profuse historic center full of beautiful buildings and palaces that coexist with more modern structures creating a very special set and full of interesting corners, museums and parks for children.

- Gran Vía

The street of Gran Vía, which recently turned 100 years since its inauguration, is the main artery of Madrid, and one of its best-known streets. Very close to the Puerta del Sol, is a meeting point for thousands of visitors and locals who walk through it admiring its historic buildings and a great number of shops of all kinds, as well as restaurants, cinemas and many theaters where we can enjoy works and varied musicals.

- Puerta del Sol

One of the best-known landscapes of Madrid is the Puerta del Sol, which is present on all the televisions of the country on New Year's Eve, from where the arrival of the new year is broadcast in a big party. This pleasant square is always full of visitors, street performances, musicians, shops and bars where you can have a drink.

In addition to its pleasant atmosphere, we can see kilometer zero, just in front of the Puerta del Sol, from where the Spanish roads begin, and the famous statue of the Bear and the Madroño, an icon of the city.

- Plaza Mayor

The Plaza Mayor is the perfect place to make a stop and enjoy the hustle and bustle that there is always in the square sitting on one of the many terraces that are in the laza. It is also the place where the best calamari sandwiches are served, a classic of Madrid's cuisine next to cocido.

In this historical square we can see the House of the Bakery, the first building that was built and that would mark the style that today characterizes the Plaza Mayor.

- Royal Palace

An impressive building and one of the most famous in Madrid, the royal palace is the official residence of the King, but it can be visited every day since it is only used to host official events. The richly decorated rooms are impressive, as well as the painted ceilings and luxurious lamps.

For children, we recommend visiting the Royal Armory, where there is an exhibition of historical weapons and armor, and a walk through the gardens of Campo del Moro.

Price: € 8 (or € 10 with guide). Children under 5 years old are free.

Timetable: From October to March, the hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (until 4:00 p.m. Holidays), from April to September is from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays).

- Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

For children with more football fans, you can not miss a visit to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, where Real Madrid matches take place.

You can take a tour inside the stadium where you can see spectacular views of the field, the boxes of honor, the pitch and costumes, you can also buy souvenirs of the team and enjoy an exhibition with trophies and souvenirs. the history of Real Madrid.

Hours: Monday to Saturday, the hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays are from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Price: € 15 for adults and € 10 for children.

- Plaza Cibeles

In this square the triumphs of Real Madrid are celebrated, in the fountain of the Roman goddess Cibeles, but it also turns out to be one of the most beautiful square in the city. The beautiful Paseo del Prado part of it and we can walk to the Puerta de Alcalá, after admiring the buildings of the square, among which are the Palacio de Comunicaciones, the Palacio de Linares or the headquarters of the Bank of Spain.

- Casa del Ratoncito Pérez

If you enjoyed the story of the Ratoncito Pérez, you can not miss the visit to the home of the tooth fairy in Madrid.

Located very close to Puerta del Sol, in it we can see a statue of the popular character created by Luis Coloma, who created the story as a gift from the Queen to his son, the future King Alfonso XIII, when he lost a tooth, and Children can leave a letter to the Tooth Fairy.

- Retiro Park and Puerta de Alcalá

The Puerta de Alcalá is a well-known point, the protagonist of numerous snapshots of the city and that even has a song in its honor. Crossing it we can access the park retirno, a large green space in the city where we can walk with children, enjoy a boat ride on the lake or admire the theatrical and magic shows that are offered for children.

- Temple of Debod

A very interesting stop to teach the children some Egyptian history without leaving the city of Madrid. This temple, located in the park of the west, is not a reproduction, but it is an authentic Egyptian temple more than 2000 years old.

The temple was a gift from Egypt, and inside you can visit the chambers, decorated with hieroglyphics, and discover some beautiful miniatures that explain the functions and history of the temple. The visit is free.

In addition to all these points do not forget to visit the Chamartín area to see the famous Cuatro Torres, recently built skyscrapers that have modified the silhouette of the city, and the famous Kio Towers, which symbolize a gateway to the city.