Visiting Madrid
Madrid is the largest City in Spain and also its capital. For tourists who are art lovers, Madrid is the place to be!
Your browser may not support display of this image. In touring Madrid, better use Car Hire, it will greatly assist you in touring the city. Madrid is a big city and is crowded too. Taking the tour by foot is a no no for first timers especially if you’re not familiar with the bus and train system.
* Visit their Museums
There are around 15 Art Museum in Madrid. It is known as one of the top European Art destinations. Madrid is popular for its Golden Triangle of Art, found along Paseo del Prado.
However, the one that has been getting all the attention is Prado Museum because of several art pieces like Las Meninas of Diego Velasquez. You will also find the works of Francisco de Goya such as the La Maja Vestida and the La Maja Desnuda.
You will also find Reina Sofia Museum that houses Pablo Picasso’s Guernica. It stayed in New York City for 20 years and was later returned to Spain. Other museums around Madrid that you might want to see will be the National Archaeological Museum of Spain, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, the Naval Museum, Museo de Antropologia Médica, and many others.
* The Life at Night
Madrid is also known for the nightlife there. You will see people drinking with their friends, singing, dancing, and just having a great time enjoying Spain’s wine and great dishes while listening to passionate Spanish music.
There are popular clubs and pubs located along Tribunal, Bilbao, Moncloa, along with Huertas. These party destinations are filled of party goers and tourists 24/7.
The new nightlife destination is the district of Chueca. It’s getting a lot of attention because of its gay population. There is the bar in Chueca called “The Gay Quarter” and it’s where the gay party events happen. GP