Things to do in Madrid during winter.

Take a walking tour of this historic city Spanish Inquisition Walking Tour Explore the Plaza Mayor Go for a walk in Retiro Park walk down Gran Via Gran Via is to Madrid what the Champs Elysees is to Paris. This magnificent street is synonymous with the city and has been the location for many Madrid-themed movies and TV shows. Centered on Gran Via is the Metropolitan Tower, which adorns any photo you'll see of this famous street. Architecture aside, it's an interesting place to enjoy food, shopping and entertainment. Hang out at Puerta del Sol Madrid's second square, Puerta del Sol is the center of Madrid's - mainly Spanish - life. Keep an eye out for the kilometer zero board, which marks the start of the country's six national highways. The big clock at Puerto del Sol is the main clock of the city - a popular place for people to gather on New Year's Eve! Visit the Cibeles Palace located in the Plaza de Cibeles of the same name. Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid The Royal Palace is the official residence of the Spanish royal family, although today it is used only for ceremonies. Originally a Moorish castle built by Mohammed I, it was destroyed by fire in the 18th century. Soon after, the palace was completed in 1738. The Royal Palace of Madrid is open from October to March from 10am to 6pm and from April to October from 10am to 8pm. 11 euros for adults and 14 euros for guides. Enter the Almudena Cathedral Spain is a very religious country, and the Almudena Cathedral is the grandest place of worship in the capital. Entry to the cathedral is free, but a donation is recommended. Day trips from Madrid in winter go to toledo The ancient city of Toledo was the capital of Spain until 1560. It's only an hour's drive from Madrid, and it's no surprise that it's full of historic buildings and monuments. Toledo is about an hour's drive from Madrid. You can easily go there by bus