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Barcelona vs Madrid

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

Barcelona

5,962 places · 1,731,649 pop.

Madrid

3,635 places · 3,506,730 pop.

architecture

3,479
2,219

culture

868
633

nature

739
462

history

2,834
1,653

outdoor activities

618
91

family outings

18
18

local gems

75
107

knowledge

9
15

great views

866
175

shopping

0
2

romance

3
1

mystery

5
2

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Barcelona vs Madrid · TravelType