During the days we must stay at home without matches to watch, let us start an online-travel to go into the most beautiful stadiums in the world and their charming cities. Our third station, is Real Madrid’s home, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Tour

Santiago Bernabeu, one of the most prestigious and well-known stadiums in the footballing and sporting world, is truly a magnificent sight to behold for anyone, not just a football fan.

Home to the most successful and sought after team in Europe (and the world), and arguably the greatest football club to have ever played the sport, Real Madrid, this stadium has witnessed some of the greatest moments in modern football.

In every inch, every blade of grass, every nook and cranny of this iconic stadium, one can feel the greatness and legacy that is Real Madrid.

Bernabeu has been the home stadium of Real Madrid since 1947 and here are some interesting facts about the stadium that you probably don’t know –

With a seating capacity of 81,044, the Santiago Bernabeu is the 14th largest football stadium in the world and 4th largest in Europe.

This stadium hosted the Champions League (earlier known as European Cup) final on 4 occasions – 1957, 1969, 1980 and 2010. It has also hosted the World Cup Final in 1982, making it the first stadium to host both a UEFA European Championship and a World Cup final.

Apart from hosting football matches, the Santiago Bernabeu has also hosted massive music concerts, with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones and U2 having performed here.

And in 2013, club president Florentino Perez announced that Bernabeu would undergo large-scale renovation in order to make it “The Best Stadium in the World”. Although this remodelling won’t affect the capacity of the stadium, there will be new, world-class facilities for players and fans alike. 

The massive €400 million project began in 2017 and will most likely be completed by the 2020-21 season.

The atmosphere in Bernabeu is always amazing and spectacular.

On the Santiago Bernabeu tour, you get a behind the scenes look at Real Madrid and a chance to relive and experience more than a century’s worth of the club’s past, present and future.

The Trophy Room

The Trophy room also known as the ‘Kings of Europe’ room, houses the 13 coveted Champions League crowns, and a thousand other items like jerseys, balls and photographs, all which highlight the heritage of Real Madrid.

The Presidential Box

Perhaps the most exclusive area of the stadium, the Presidential Box seats some of the club’s most reputed members, dignitaries and special guests. Today, it is all yours to experience.

Dressing Rooms

Step into the room that has seated some of the world’s greatest footballers and feel the aura. Sit where your favourite players have sat before a game and get a chance to admire the first team dressing rooms!

Tunnel, Benches and Coaching Area

Feel what it’s like to be a Real Madrid player and walk onto the pitch from the famous players tunnel. Take a seat on the home bench and see how it is be on the sidelines of this great stadium. You even get access to the coaching area, where the likes of Zidane and Ancelotti have led their team to victory.

All in all, the Real Madrid Stadium tour is the perfect way to experience the splendor, grandeur and greatness of this amazing football club.

Madrid Tour

Full of energy and packed with cultural attractions, Madrid is a modern metropolis that offers a taste of the real Spain. Wide avenues are congested with traffic, but beautiful parks break up the urban sprawl. 

Madrid doesn’t have the traditional charm of Andalusia or the beauty of Barcelona, instead, it offers exciting atmosphere. The city is constantly buzzing with activity and there are so many things to see and do that tourists will be spoiled for choice. 

Prado Museum

The Museo del Prado is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Madrid. The 18th century structure designed by architect Juan de Villanueva houses one of the world’s finest art collections.

Royal Palace and Gardens

This grandiose palace is the Spanish version of Versailles, a royal court designed to impress. Rising above a steep slope overlooking the lush gardens, the palace is built entirely of granite and white Colmenar stone.

The palace was commissioned by Philip V in the 18th century.

Puerta del Sol: The Heart of the City

The Puerta del Sol was named after the sun emblem on the old city gate, which formerly stood here. This spacious town square aligns with the rising sun. 

Besides being a hub of public transportation, the Puerta del Sol is also the “Kilometer Zero” point from which all distances on the Spanish national road network are measured.

Plaza Mayor

The most famous of Madrid’s many stately plazas, the Plaza Mayor dates back to 1619, when it lay outside the city’s bounds and was used to host bullfights.

During the Spanish Inquisition, many accused heretics met their death there. 

Mercado de San Miguel

Situated within walking distance of the Plaza Mayor, the Mercado de San Miguel is a popular shopping destination for local foods and delicacies. 

Its intricate cast-iron architecture features glass walls that showcase goods ranging from salted fish and oysters to fresh pasta and cakes. Because the market stays open as late as 2 a.m.

Museo Reina Sofia

Here is home to a broad array of works created by Spanish artists, including extensive collections of artwork by Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí. Picasso’s masterpiece, El Guernica, which conveys the horrors of the Spanish civil war, is alone worth the price of admission.