Discover where to take the best photos of Madrid

Are you a fan of photography or like to have a particular Instagram aesthetic? If you are also a student in the capital, you’ll love our guide to the best places for photos in Madrid. Whether you visit the city with a digital SLR in hand or take quick snaps on your smartphone, the city has photogenic places for all tastes!

The best things to photograph in Madrid

Although it does not have a sea, Madrid makes up for it with other attractions that are highly photogenic. These are some ideas that will help you find good places to photograph in Madrid.

Roofs for urban panoramic views

The streets of Madrid are always busy, which provides interesting urban scenes. Activate the ‘black and white’ mode on your camera and you will be able to capture some artistic city views.

Urban art

Some streets and neighborhoods of the capital have masterpieces of Spanish urban art with compositions that are usually full of color, irony, acid criticism and many other emotions. And you can use them for your own photographic creation.

Cityscapes

The streets of Madrid are always busy, which provides interesting urban scenes. Activate the ‘black and white’ mode on your camera and you will be able to capture some artistic city views.

Historical monuments

A good photo with a historical monument will not only immortalize your trip or your study stay, but it will also give you a very genuine cosmopolitan touch. So head to some of Madrid’s iconic buildings that are easily recognizable, but also take your own photo to remember it by.

Green areas

Of course, the large parks and gardens are among the best places for photos in Madrid. Any scene, wrapped in the green of nature, makes for a great photograph and in this city you will have many options to choose from.

The sunsets

“From Madrid to heaven” is often said by the most traditional Madrilenians. And no one can deny that this city produces sunsets worthy of being photographed, especially when the perfect light is achieved between the last rays of the sun and the first artificial lights of the night.

Where to take the best photos of Madrid

Here are some ideas of the best spots in Madrid to visit if you want to take beautiful photographs, inspired by our previous list above.

Metropolis Building: one of the most iconic images of the city, especially at night, as it shows the most elegant section of Gran Vía illuminated.
Círculo de Bellas Artes: the most famous roof terrace in Madrid offers an urban panorama in which the aforementioned Metropolis Building is the main view , but you’ve also got the rest of the city and even the Sierra de Guadarrama in the background.
Puerta de Alcalá: without a doubt, this is one of the most uploaded photos on social networks. Especially its elegant eastern façade, that is usually well decorated with flowers and has a suitable bench for a selfie or a group photo.
Café del Río: its terrace is probably the best for photographing the ‘historic cornice’, with the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral in the background, and the Madrid Río park at its feet.
Cerro de Garabitas: this same cornice can also be photographed from the highest point of the Casa de Campo, to achieve a more natural picture. In addition, you can enjoy a great walking route from the AC-Collegiate Residence.
Temple of Debod: it is a place that cannot be missed in a list of the best places for photos in Madrid, and we do not forget about it when talking about outdoor plans in the capital. The best time is sunset, especially when the sun is already lost on the horizon and emits orange, reddish and pinkish lights to the sky.
La Neomudéjar: this Avant-garde Art Center isone of the most original places for photos in Madrid with many professional photographers choosing it for its eccentric and decadent rooms.
Tetuán neighborhood: it is not the most stately or the most monumental, but it is one of the most interesting places for urban art. Here you will find large murals that will give you a lot of play to frame your photos. The Tetuán Landscape project is also sure to inspire you.

These are all charming places, but remember, the best photos of Madrid will be those that have you enjoying yourself as a student in Madrid in these spaces.