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A Verdict itinerary

Madrid in 3 days

Three days is enough for the essentials and a little curiosity. Start here, then leave space for the city to interrupt the plan.

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9 places worth your time

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Day 1

  1. Toledo Day-Trip01Toledo (day-trip) · destinationToledo Day-TripToledo Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid02Madrid · hotelMandarin Oriental Ritz, MadridMandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. DiverXO03Madrid · restaurantDiverXODiverXO deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 2

  1. Royal Palace of Madrid04Palacio · attractionRoyal Palace of MadridRoyal Palace of Madrid deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Parque del Retiro05Retiro · attractionParque del RetiroParque del Retiro deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Corral de la Morería06La Latina / Morería · experienceCorral de la MoreríaCorral de la Morería deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict

Day 3

  1. Lavapiés07Lavapiés · neighborhoodLavapiésLavapiés deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  2. Segovia Day-Trip08Segovia (day-trip) · destinationSegovia Day-TripSegovia Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict
  3. Cuenca Day-Trip09Cuenca (day-trip) · destinationCuenca Day-TripCuenca Day-Trip deserves a place on most first itineraries.Read the verdict