Madrid celebrates architecture in October
This October both locals and visitors are invited to take part in two initiatives aimed at bringing us all into closer contact with architecture and allowing us to get to know more about our city: Architecture Week, packed with activities, and Madrid Otra Mirada, a Madrid City Council initiative aimed at raising awareness of the city's historic and cultural heritage. Exhibitions, talks, tours, walking routes and workshops are all being held in Madrid during October as the city pays a well-deserved tribute to its architecture.
Madrid Top 10
Discover the city's most popular sights and attractions, from one of Europe's largest royal palaces to the magnificent Prado Museum and Real Madrid's stadium.
Out for Tapas in Madrid
Here’s a list of the best tapas bars in Madrid for a most enjoyable culinary experience.
Parks and Gardens
Madrid boasts an array of public parks and gardens from the Casa de Campo, Spain's largest green space, to El Retiro Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What’s On in Madrid
Madrid is one of the busiest European capitals in terms of shows and cultural activities. Check out our calendar of events.
Nightlife
Unwind over a drink, dance till the small hours, spend an evening at the theatre or go on a tapas crawl… Madrid boasts an unparalleled nightlife scene.
Shopping
Art, fashion, luxury goods, antiques, music, technology gadgets… There’s nothing you can’t buy in Madrid.
Architecture Week 2023
An event to discover the world of architecture and urban development through itineraries, exhibitions and talks (Various locations. September-October 2023).
Madrid Otra Mirada (MOM) 2023
Experience the great heritage party and visit Madrid’s leading historic buildings free of charge (Various venues. October 2023).
MADE IN MADRID
Masters of leather
Leather tanning is one of the oldest trades still practised in Madrid. Today the city is home to many an artisan who works with leather using age-old techniques.
Fans for the summer
In these two shops, one classic and the other modern, you’ll find the perfect summer accessory.
Hats for all occasions
In these shops –some over a century old– and workshops in our city, you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for.
Meninas: A Madrid icon
These famous maids of honour depicted in Diego Velázquez's painting today act as genuine muses for many workshops and artists in Madrid.
Madrid's Luthiers
Let's visit some of the master craftsmen and women who make handmade guitars.
Return to rural
Today we can find craftsmen, some of whom come from historical Madrid-born families, who share this passion for former trades in these current times.
Timeless Jewellery
Pieces of jewellery are dreams come true in the eyes of these makers who, in their studios in Madrid, uphold an artisan tradition deeply rooted in our city.
Madrid’s new generation of potters
The feel of clay in your hands can be quite an experience. In Madrid, there are numerous studios where skilled artisans work to express themselves through this medium.
A tailor-made glove
Not only is it the most elegant of all fashion accessories, but it also protects our hands from the cold. Our city can boast numerous shops and workshops where their gloves are still 100% handmade.