A bustling yet intimate city, Madrid exudes culture and creativity in its world-class art galleries, atmospheric tapas bars, glorious gardens and historic plazas. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around Madrid with absolute ease.

Our updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Madrid into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat and shops. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Madrid to life. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Madrid is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. 

Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Madrid you will find:

- Nine easy-to-follow itineraries , perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week
- Detailed Top 10 lists of Madrid's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the Palacio Real, Museo Nacional del Prado, Plaza Mayor, Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande, El Rastro, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Parque del Retiro, Museo Arqueológico Nacional and El Escorial.
- Madrid's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing
- Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities and things to do for free
- A laminated pull-out map of Madrid, plus seven full-color area maps
- Practical advice: for getting ready, getting around, and staying safe

Looking for more on Madrid's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Madrid and DK Eyewitness Spain.

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At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion. 

The world's favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to Madrid with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Madrid has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside this guide to Madrid, you'll find:- Top 10 lists of Madrid's must-sees and must-dos, including exploring the regal Palacio Real, admiring the artworks at Museo Nacional del Prado and browsing the stalls at El Rastro- Madrid's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best museums and galleries, architectural sites, parks and gardens, local dishes and much more- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of Madrid, plus seven full-colour area mapsDK's Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Madrid's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Madrid travel guide.