53 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Madrid - Atlas Obscura

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Templo de Debod

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

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Palacio de Cristal

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

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Sobrino de Botin

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

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Chamberí Ghost Station

Abandoned for decades, trains still pass through the now-restored remains of one of Madrid's first metro stations.

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Fountain of the Fallen Angel

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

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Real Jardin Botanico

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

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Atocha Station Tropical Garden

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

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Air Crash

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

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Barquilleros of Madrid

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Ritual & Medicinal

Barquilleros of Madrid

To earn a waffle from these vendors, you must first play a game of roulette.

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Catapult yourself into Barcelona's complicated and colorful past for a week filled with unique historic tours, private musical performances, and an evening of performance in a private atelier.

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