| Page Views: 418 Last Visit to Madrid: April, 2005 | Madrid by islaazul - last update: Aug 17, 2007 |
In front of the Palacio Real is the Plaza Oriente. The Royal Palace originally bore the same name as the square, Palacio Oriente, or East Palace. Statues of queens are all over the square. The intention was to put these statues on top of the palace but they were too heavy, so they were placed on the square in front of the palace instead. Things to do in Madrid. |
|  | El Retiro Park We came across this sign at a snack bar in El Retiro: "Tiger Nut Juice" and "Lemon with Crack Ice"
Favorite drink: Tinto de Verano
Favorite tapas: stuffed pimientos, setas (mushrooms)
Favorite shop: Fun & Basics |
We arrived in Madrid on a Sunday. After checking in to our hotel, we immediately walked over to Prado Museum, because there is free admission on Sundays. Special exhibits are not free, but there is plenty to see in the permanent collection. | | |
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chinhao Thu Aug 25, 2005 17:53 UTC
Cerveceria Cervantes is like a jewel hidden behind the great museum strip. We just happened to venture out into the little streets and saw a crowd squeezing into this restaurant. The wait staff was very nice and helped us get a table amid the madness. | bijo69 Wed Aug 10, 2005 23:10 UTC
Great start! Just had a day there... | scottishvisitor Wed Aug 10, 2005 22:54 UTC
I Loved the football in Madrid Good Page |
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