Here is a selection of five places you absolutely must visit to discover the very essence of Madrid. Interested in visiting ...

To the east of central Madrid, Parque del Buen Retiro (El Retiro ... May and June are the best months to see them in full bloom. Plus, for those traveling with little ones, the Teatro de Titeres ...

The Palacio de Cristal is another must-visit attraction in Madrid and consists of a glass pavilion that sits prettily next to a small pond where ducks, turtles and other birds call home.