Madrid Trivia Questions and Answers

Are you ready to test your knowledge about the Spanish capital city? Madrid is a vibrant and historic city, known for its art, culture, and nightlife.

Whether you've visited Madrid or not, these Madrid trivia questions and answers will challenge and entertain you.

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Madrid Trivia Questions

1. What is the name of the main central square in Madrid?

2. In what year was Madrid declared the capital of Spain?

3. What was the original name of Madrid?

4. What was the name of the Arabic fortress that stood in the center of Madrid during the 9th century?

5. Which Spanish king was responsible for the modernization and expansion of Madrid in the 18th century?

6. What event took place in Madrid in 1985 that had a significant impact on the city?

7. During which war was Madrid besieged by Franco's army?

8. What was the name of the famous battle that took place near Madrid during the Spanish Civil War?

9. Which famous Spanish painter spent most of his life in Madrid and has a museum dedicated to his work in the city?

10. In what year did Madrid host the Olympic Games?

11. What is the name of the historic street in Madrid known for its nightlife?

12. What is the name of the stadium that is home to Real Madrid football club?

13. What is the name of the famous street market in Madrid?

14. What is the name of the river that runs through Madrid?

15. Who was the famous Spanish writer who wrote "Don Quixote"?

16. What is the name of the famous shopping street in Madrid?

17. What is the name of the main railway station in Madrid?

18. Who is the famous Spanish actress who starred in the movie "Volver"?

19. What is the name of the famous fountain in the Plaza de España?

20. What is the name of the famous bullring in Madrid?

21. Who is the famous Spanish painter known for his surrealist works?

22. What is the name of the famous cathedral in Madrid?

23. In 2021, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid, along with 12 other European soccer clubs, proposed the founding of what European soccer League? It is proposed as a rival to the UEFA Champions League

24. What is the name of the famous restaurant in Madrid that specializes in suckling pig?

25. What is the name of the famous avenue in Madrid known for its luxury shopping?

26. Who is the famous Spanish tenor known for his performances of "Nessun Dorma"?

27. What is the name of the famous street in Madrid that is lined with cherry blossom trees?

28. Who is the famous Spanish fashion designer known for his red dresses?

29. What is the name of the famous square in Madrid that is home to the statue of the bear and the strawberry tree?

30. What is the three-letter code for the busiest airport in Spain

Madrid Trivia Answers

1. Puerta del Sol
2. 1561
3. Mayrit
4. Alcázar
5. Charles III
6. The Madrid bombings, a terrorist attack carried out by ETA.
7. Spanish Civil War
8. Battle of Brunete
9. Francisco Goya
10. 1980 (the Summer Olympics)
11. Gran Vía
12. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
13. El Rastro
14. Manzanares River
15. Miguel de Cervantes
16. Calle de Preciados
17. Atocha Station
18. Penélope Cruz
19. Fountain of Cervantes
20. Las Ventas
21. Salvador Dalí
22. Almudena Cathedral
23. Super League
24. Botín
25. Serrano Street
26. Plácido Domingo
27. Paseo del Prado
28. Cristóbal Balenciaga
29. Puerta del Sol
30. MAD (Madrid)