El Madrid de los Austrias, Madrid

Name: El Madrid de los Austrias
Address: Madrid, Spain

#238 among attractions in Madrid

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El Madrid de los Austrias is a name used for the old centre of Madrid, built during the reign of the Habsburg Dynasty, known in Spain as Casa de Austria. The area is located south of the Calle Mayor, in between the Metro stations Sol and Ópera. ()

Local name: Madrid de los Austrias Coordinates: 40°24'55"N, 3°42'30"W

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Centro Madrid (Palacio)Madrid Spain

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El Madrid de los Austrias – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, Mercado de San Miguel, Casa de la Villa.

~250 ftE
Madrid's vibrant main square
Plaza Mayor, Madrid
2 min walk • Plaza Mayor is the quintessential Spanish square, nestled in the heart of Madrid, and an emblematic landmark of the city's rich history. This grand, rectangular plaza is encircled by three-story residential buildings with 237 balconies facing the center, a testament...
~1330 ftW
Catholic cathedral with striking chapels
Almudena Cathedral, Madrid
7 min walk • The Almudena Cathedral, an iconic edifice in the heart of Madrid, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Spanish faith and architecture. This church, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary the Royal of La Almudena, is not only a central place of...
~350 ftW
Shopping, Market
Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Madrid, the Mercado de San Miguel stands as a culinary haven for both locals and tourists alike. This bustling market, housed within an early 20th-century glass and iron structure, is a vibrant showcase of the very best in Spanish gastronomy.
~720 ftW
City hall, Baroque architecture
Casa de la Villa, Madrid
4 min walk • The Casa de la Villa is an emblematic building nestled in the heart of Madrid, Spain, exuding historical charm and architectural grandeur. This former town hall, located in the bustling Plaza de la Villa, dates back to the 17th century and is a testament to Madrid's...
~610 ftW
Monuments and statues
Monument to Álvaro de Bazán, Madrid
3 min walk • The Monument to Álvaro de Bazán is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located at the Plaza de la Villa, it consists of a bronze sculpture designed by Mariano Benlliure representing Álvaro de Bazán—a noted 16th century Admiral of the Spanish Navy once described by...
~1210 ftNW
Vernacular architecture, Theater, Architecture
Teatro Real, Madrid
6 min walk • Teatro Real or simply El Real, as it is known colloquially, is a major opera house located in Madrid. Founded in 1818 and inaugurated on 19 November 1850, it closed in 1925 and reopened in 1966.
~510 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Michael's Basilica, Madrid
3 min walk • The Pontifical Basilica of St. Michael is a baroque Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in central Madrid, Spain. It is located in San Justo Street, adjacent to the Archbishop's Palace. It is the church of the Apostolic Nunciature to the Kingdom of Spain of the Holy See and is now administrated by the priests of Opus Dei.
~590 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St Nicholas' Church, Madrid
3 min walk • The Church of San Nicolás also known as the church of Church of San Nicolas de Bari, or the Church of San Nicolas de los Servitas, is a Catholic parish church in central Madrid, Spain.
~610 ftW
Square, Historical place
Plaza de la Villa, Madrid
3 min walk • The plaza de la Villa is an urban square in central Madrid, Spain. The square, bordering the Calle Mayor, houses some of the oldest buildings still around in the city.
~1180 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Mariblanca, Madrid
6 min walk • The statues known as Mariblanca are female figures of uncertain origin which may relate to the fertility goddesses Venus or Fortuna. The name, which is common in Spanish relates to a statue which was purchased in the year 1625 by a Florentine merchant Ludovico Turchi as a gift to crown the lost Fountain of Faith in Madrid.
~730 ftSW
Palace
Casa de Cisneros, Madrid
4 min walk • The Casa Cisneros is a palace located on the Plaza de la Villa in Madrid, Spain. Built in Plateresque style in 1537, at the request of Benito Jiménez de Cisneros, a 16th-century architect and nephew of Cardinal Cisneros, in honor it is named.

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Which popular attractions are close to El Madrid de los Austrias?

Nearby attractions include Centro, Madrid (2 min walk), Plaza Mayor, Madrid (2 min walk), Casa de la Panadería, Madrid (2 min walk), Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid (2 min walk).

How to get to El Madrid de los Austrias by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Madrid de los Austrias:

Bus

Toledo Nº 24 • Lines: N26 (3 min walk)
Pza. Puerta Cerrada • Lines: 31, 50, 65 (3 min walk)

Metro

Ópera • Lines: L2, L5, R (6 min walk)
La Latina • Lines: L5 (7 min walk)

Train

Sol (10 min walk)
Príncipe Pío (18 min walk)