Guidebook for Madrid
Arts & Culture
Mainly dedicated to Spanish art. Highlights of the museum include excellent collections of Spain's two greatest 20th century masters, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
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Þjóðminjasafn Miðstöð listamanna Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelMainly dedicated to Spanish art. Highlights of the museum include excellent collections of Spain's two greatest 20th century masters, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
Constructed by architects Herzog & de Meuron in 2001-2007, it exhibits retrospectives of artists from earlier time periods and has evolved into one of the most visited museums in Madrid.
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CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoConstructed by architects Herzog & de Meuron in 2001-2007, it exhibits retrospectives of artists from earlier time periods and has evolved into one of the most visited museums in Madrid.
With over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world after the British Royal Collection.
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Thyssen-Bornemisza safnið
8 P.º del PradoWith over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world after the British Royal Collection.
One of the most visited museums in the world, considered one of the greatest. The numerous works by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Titian, Rubens and Bosch are some of the highlights of the collection.
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Þjóðminjasafn Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónOne of the most visited museums in the world, considered one of the greatest. The numerous works by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Titian, Rubens and Bosch are some of the highlights of the collection.
The Royal Palace is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family at the city. Several rooms in the palace are regularly open to the public except during state functions.
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The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénThe Royal Palace is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family at the city. Several rooms in the palace are regularly open to the public except during state functions.
Sightseeing
This is the centre (0Km) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.
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Sol station
This is the centre (0Km) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.
Plaza Mayor has been the scene of markets, bullfights, soccer games, public executions, and, during the Inquisition, "autos de fe" against supposed heretics and those condemned to death.
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Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorPlaza Mayor has been the scene of markets, bullfights, soccer games, public executions, and, during the Inquisition, "autos de fe" against supposed heretics and those condemned to death.
The main railway station of the city, also served by Metro and rail network lines. A botanical garden of subtropical and tropical plants located in the old station houses more than 260 species.
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Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VThe main railway station of the city, also served by Metro and rail network lines. A botanical garden of subtropical and tropical plants located in the old station houses more than 260 species.
Cibeles is the name given to the marble fountain found in the Plaza Cibeles. The statue was made by Ventura Rodriguez. King Carlos III asked to have it made in 1716 and moved to the central position.
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Plaza de Cibeles
Cibeles is the name given to the marble fountain found in the Plaza Cibeles. The statue was made by Ventura Rodriguez. King Carlos III asked to have it made in 1716 and moved to the central position.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the largest parks of the city of Madrid, Spain. The park belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century, when it became a public park.
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El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaOne of the largest parks of the city of Madrid, Spain. The park belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century, when it became a public park.
Food Scene
Plaza de Santa Ana is a place located in the center of Madrid. This square has changed in several occasions throughout history, is located in the Barrio de las Letras.
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Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. AnaPlaza de Santa Ana is a place located in the center of Madrid. This square has changed in several occasions throughout history, is located in the Barrio de las Letras.