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Barcelona vs Madrid

Barcelona leads in architecture, culture, nature · Madrid in local gems, knowledge, shopping.

Barcelona

5,716 places · 1,731,649 pop.

Madrid

3,631 places · 3,506,730 pop.

architecture

3,264
2,220

culture

855
629

nature

733
461

history

2,674
1,652

outdoor activities

612
91

family outings

18
18

local gems

75
107

knowledge

9
15

great views

854
175

shopping

0
2

romance

3
1

mystery

5
2

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Barcelona vs Madrid · TravelType