CITY: Madrid, Spain
POPULATION: 460,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 51/32 · APR: 64/42 · JUL: 90/61 · OCT: 68/47
ºC: JAN: 11/0 · APR: 18/6 · JUL: 32/16 · OCT: 20/8
Five things to see/do in Madrid: Don’t miss a visit to the Prado, one of the best museums in the world, with a mind-boggling variety of top name artists and works represented.
The Royal Palace (Palacio Royal) is a beautiful 18th century Bourbon palace, which offers guided tours of its interior. Don’t miss the adjacent Armory, with its displays of various historic armor and weaponry.
The grandiose Plaza Mayor is one of Madrid’s main central plazas, with its famous Casa de la Panaderia (Bakery House), as well as many (touristy) cafes and bars.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza offers visitors a great collection of fine art spanning over eight centuries.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city by spending some time in Madrid’s Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro), a huge city park built around a lake.
Madrid, Spain
Globotrip ratingTM: 7.7
The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 8.2
HOTELS: 7.5
RESTAURANTS: 7.5
TRANSPORTATION: 8.0
VALUE: 7.1
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