🇪🇸 Madrid in One Day: The Ultimate "Type-A" Itinerary 🏃♂️💨
Strap on comfy shoes—we’re conquering Madrid’s highlights in 24 hours! 🌞 Morning: Royal & Historic 1️⃣ Puerta del Sol • Must-sees: - The Bear & Strawberry Tree statue (city symbol—spot it on manholes & taxis too!) - King Carlos III statue ("Madrid’s best mayor") 2️⃣ Plaza Mayor (5-min walk) • Snap Felipe III’s equestrian statue • Pro tip: Grab churros con chocolate at Chocolatería San Ginés for energy! 3️⃣ Royal Palace • €14 (€7 for kids/seniors) – Left queue for online tickets! • Opposite: Almudena Cathedral (free peek inside) 🌆 Afternoon: Views & (Free) Art 4️⃣ Templo de Debod (1km walk) • Golden hour = best photos (otherwise meh) • Secret perk: Palace views from the hill 5️⃣ Prado Museum (Free after 6PM!) • Look for red umbrellas—that’s the queue end! • Skip if: You’re art-averse (no photos allowed + huge) 💡 Pro Tips • Wear walking shoes (cobblestones are brutal). • 18:00 = Magic hour (free museum entries across Madrid!). #MadridMarathon #NoTimeToWaste #BearAndBerries