Nik and Melinda Conquer Madrid

17 Places

Templo de Debod

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

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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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Air Crash

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

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Fountain of the Fallen Angel

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

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The Rocker Grandma

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

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Atocha Station Tropical Garden

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

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Javier Puerta Museum of Anatomy

One of the world's oldest universities houses an incredible collection of anatomical models, mummified body parts, and human bones.

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Reverte Coma Forensic Museum

The morbid items in this small and hidden museum are not for the weak stomached.

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La Tabacalera de Lavapiés

This funky former tobacco factory is one of the most striking examples of Madrid's cultural diversity.

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Olmec Head Roundabout

An exact replica of a colossal Olmec head sits atop a pyramid within a Madrid traffic circle.

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Dolmen de Dalí

The only urban monument in the world designed by the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.

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'Witches' Sabbath (The Great He-Goat)'

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

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The Ibex of La Pedriza

This species of wild goat stars in witchy legends and frolics among the park's eerie rock formations.

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Spain's Good Luck Frog

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

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Museo Lazaro Galdiano

This small and often-overlooked museum holds some of Spain's finest artistic treasures.

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El Oso y el Madroño (The Bear and the Strawberry Tree)

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

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Madrid's Walk of Fame

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

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