A practical guide to Madrid with sights to see, tips and addresses.
Madrid, the vibrant Spanish capital, blends royal grandeur, modernity, and creative energy. This practical guide opens the doors to a comprehensive journey through Castile, from Madrid's nightlife to the historic cities of Toledo, Segovia, and Salamanca. An itinerary of art, culture, and character, where each city reveals a different facet of Spain.
Updated by our Petit Futé experts, this guide invites you to explore Madrid, Toledo, Segovia and Salamanca:
• Discover the diversity of landscapes, original routes and iconic places: the Prado and Reina Sofía museums, royal palaces, medieval walls, Gothic cathedrals and lively squares of Castile.
• A historical and cultural perspective: heir to the Habsburgs, the Reconquista and the Golden Age, this region concentrates the artistic, religious and intellectual essence of Spain.
• Detailed maps, smart addresses and our favorites: traditional hostels, tapas bars, cultural walks and itineraries to savor authentic Spain, from the center of Madrid to the alleys of Salamanca.
A guide by Petit Futé, designed for travelers passionate about art, history and cultural adventures in the heart of Spain.