Madrid has one of the most important cultural heritages in the world in terms of art, culture and monuments.

It has over 350 museums dedicated to different purposes, including numerous art galleries, exhibitions and art collections.

Three of the most important art galleries in the world -the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Modern Art Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Gallery- are all in Madrid.

Madrid is a unique city in that, in addition to the 600 buildings in the capital that have been declared Architectural Heritage Buildings, there are a further 5 World Heritage Sites within 100 km of the city: Aranjuez, Alcalá de Henares, Ávila, Segovia and Toledo.

Madrid also has a wide and high quality range of cultural events on offer. Fifty-two theatre, opera and dance centres, along with 27 music halls (19 outdoors), offer the latest and varied entertainment by well-known performers. 

The city’s gastronomic offering is extensive, of high quality and comprised of over 16,000 bars and cafés and more than 1,700 restaurants.

What’s more, Madrid is a city that never sleeps. With a vibrant nightlife, the visitor will never be at a loss for a place to listen to live music, enjoy a coffee or dance with friends at the nightclub of the moment.