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Top 10 Must Do |
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1. Plaza Mayor |
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1. Shop at the Gran Via |
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The
impressive Plaza Mayor is located in the heart of the city and
was built during the Habsburg period.
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All
the biggest brands have stores around the luxurious Gran Via,
the place in Madrid to shop.
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2. Prado & Reina Sofia |
2. Relax in Buen Retiro Park |
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Located along the the Paseo del Prado, these two museums (fine
European art and Modern art) should not be missed.
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The
biggest and most famous public park in Madrid; a perfect place
to relax and escape the crowded city center.
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3. Royal Palace |
3. Watch a Real Madrid game |
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The
Palacio Real de Madrid is the largest palace in Western Europe(built
between 1738 and 1755) and open to the public.
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Go
and watch a Real Madrid game in the immense Bernabeu stadium,
with a capacity of nearly 100,000 spectators.
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4. Plaza Espana |
4. Learn to dance Flamenco |
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This large square, west of the Gran Via, features a monument to
Miguel de Cervantes, a Spanish novelist.
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This popular Spanish music and dance has a long tradition in
Spain and finds its origins in Andalusia.
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5. Atocha Railway Station |
5. Eat Tapas |
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The
largest and one of the oldest train stations in Madrid,
inaugurated in 1851 and featuring a tropical garden.
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These typical Spanish 'snacks', such as olives, jamon iberico
and meatballs can be eaten cold or warm.
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6. Plaza de la Villa |
6. Take the Teleferico |
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One of
the oldest squares in Madrid, where several historic buildings
are located, including the Casa de la Villa.
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Located in the Casa de Campo, a large public park, the
Teleferico enables you to see the city from above.
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7. Puerta del Sol |
7. Visit a Bull Fight |
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Located in the heart of Madrid, the Puerta del Sol (Gate of the
Sun) is a lively area, with manu shops and restaurants.
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Famous and notorious, bullfights are an important part of the
Spanish culture. Madrid's
bullring is called 'Las Ventas'.
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8. Jardin Botanico |
8. Take a Daytrip to Avila |
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The
'Jardin Botanico' was founded in 1755, the collection of this
botanic garden includes more than 1,500 trees.
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This historic city west of Madrid is famous for its medieval
city walls(constructed
around 1100).
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9. Plaza de Colon |
9. Enjoy the Spanish nightlife |
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Named after Christopher Columbus, this square is located next to
an upscale shopping area.
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Spanish people start to go out around midnight, and party all
night long
in the many 'discotecas' in Madrid.
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10. Catedral de Santa Maria |
10. Try Chocolat con Churros |
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This relatively new Cathedral was consecrated by Pope John Paul
II in 1993, after 100 years of construction.
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This typical Spanish 'snack' consists of pastry dipped in hot
chocolate and can be bought in many bars and restaurants.
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