10 Most Instagrammable Places in Madrid

El Oso y el Madroño, or the Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, is a 20th-century statue made from stone and bronze. Depicting exactly what the name suggests, the statue towers 4 metres high on a staggered granite pedestal.

This statue is special in that it represents the coat of arms of Madrid, showcasing a deep connection to the city that's apparent when you look at the local heraldry. You'll find this statue on the east side of the Puerta del Sol, northeast of Plaza Mayor.

Plaza Mayor is a public square and former centre of Old Madrid where you'll find a well-maintained monument of history along with shops and eateries. Surrounded by historic buildings, this square offers opportunities for stunning photos no matter which angle you approach from.

Don't forget to stop by the iconic King Philip III statue in the middle of the square for additional photo opportunities. The square is located in the Centro district in between the Opera and Tirso de Molina metro stations.

Calle Gran Vía, or The Great Way, is a popular street and urban esplanade where you'll find the most important shopping areas in the city along with hotels. Known sometimes as the Spanish Broadway, you'll find an impressive showcase of 20th-century revival architecture that contrasts well with the more historical buildings throughout the rest of the city.

Several different architectural styles can be found here to serve as a backdrop for your Instagram photos. You'll find Vienna Secession, Plateresque, Neo-Mudejar and Art Deco to name a few. It's all located in between Plaza de Cibeles and Plaza de España, just a 10-minute walk from the city centre.

The CaixaForum Museum is an ideal photo stop where you can see a vertical garden and a building that appears as if it's levitating. The building's facade seems to stop before it reaches the ground level, making it appear as if it's levitating.

The vertical garden is especially impressive, as it appears as if the building is covered in greenery. Upon closer examination, however, you'll find a variety of plant life all meticulously organised. See it for yourself with a 10-minute drive southeast of Madrid's city centre.

Puente Monumental De Arganzuela is a footbridge that features a unique spiral design made from curved steel plates over the walking platform. Photo opportunities are available from a distance and from within, though you should try to get both when you visit.

When you visit this bridge, you'll find it complete with interior lighting, so you can see easily enough even at night. The spiral design does still have openings to the sky, however, so it's easier to capture a more outdoorsy look despite the modern design. You'll find it crossing the Manzanares, about 2 miles south of the centre of the city.

The Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid is a vibrant botanical garden with an extensive array of greenery and colourful domestic and exotic plants. You'll find 7 outdoor sections and 5 greenhouses with 90,000 plants and 1,500 trees.

One of the most iconic aspects of these gardens is the herbarium, which is among the largest of its kind in the country and features more than a million specimens from around the world. You can see it all for yourself just southeast of the city centre and north of the Estación del Arte metro station.

Calle de la Palma is a quaint street in town that's home to several centuries-old buildings perfect for photo opportunities deep in the city. Many of the shops and restaurants here have unique facades as well, including one that displays a colourful array of squares around the front door.

The street contains several residential properties as well, so make sure you're respectful of people's privacy when taking any pictures in the area. You can experience this street for yourself south of Plaza del Dos de Mayo and north of Plaza Juan Pujol.

The scenic Círculo de Bellas Artes is a cultural centre with numerous artistic exhibitions and a stable programme of presenters and artists you can enjoy. The building dates back to the early 20th century and features a modern and striking architectural design.

One of the best features of this building is the rooftop. It's freely accessible to visitors, and you'll be met with panoramic views where you can take in virtually all of Madrid. You'll find this building across the street from Edificio Metropolis and just a short walk southwest from the Banco de Espana metro station.

Palacio de Cristal, or the glass palace, is a conservatory housed in an impressive structure constructed mostly of glass set within an iron framework. In fact, the glass is so prominent that visitors inside often feel as if they're still outside, given the visibility of the sky and surrounding trees from within.

The unique design here presents opportunities for photos you won't want to miss out on. Plus, it's located right next to a lake with a fountain for that extra aesthetic benefit. You'll find this glass palace near the centre of Parque de El Retiro, 2 miles east of Madrid's city centre.

The Templo De Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple that was disassembled, then moved from its original location and rebuilt in Madrid. The temple's design and materials date back to 200 BCE, so you can look far into the distant past when you visit.

When you visit this temple, you'll find something particularly unique in Spain, as the temple is positively Egyptian and offers a different aesthetic for any photos taken here. You can see it all for yourself 2 miles northwest of the city centre, on the western edge of Malasana.