Madrid and Central Spain

Madrid's art museums and walled Castilian cities.

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The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Cities · Museums

Madrid

The Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen, a royal palace and great late-night tapas.

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Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Toledo

Castile-La Mancha

The walled city of El Greco and three faiths, a day trip from Madrid.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Segovia

Castile and León

A giant Roman aqueduct and fairy-tale castle, an easy trip from Madrid.

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Worth a Detour
Cities · UNESCO

Salamanca

Castile and León

Spain's oldest university, with golden stone and a superb main square.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Cities · UNESCO

Mérida

Extremadura

Spain's greatest Roman ruins, with a theater still in use.

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If You're Nearby
Cities · UNESCO

Ávila

Castile and León

Saint Teresa's town, inside some of Europe's best-preserved medieval walls.

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If You're Nearby
Cities · UNESCO

Cuenca

Castile-La Mancha

Hanging houses, over a gorge.

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