"Spanish Capital" Madrid by el_ruso
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Madrid has been the capital of Spain since the end of the XVI century.
Madrid is not that big. Yet it offers the energy and urban atmosphere of a large city. If you like cities, you will love it. If you like tranquility, chances are you won't, but you should still be able to enjoy its sights. The city has many pedestrianized streets, and especially on the weekends it seems the entire population is out walking around.
The main sites are the royal palace, the amazing archeology museum, the outstanding architecture o the city center. Near the royal palace there is a real Egyptian temple. The city has a truly wonderful city park El Retiro. There is a museum of Latin America (both pre-Columbian and Spanish) which is nice but again a bit underwhelming if you have been to similar museums in Latin America itself. If you can, take a 30 min trip to Manzanares to see a fantastic medieval castle.
Мадрид - столица Испании с конца XVI в.
Сам по себе город небольшой, но он полон энергии и атмосферы мегаполиса. Если Вам нравятся большие города, Вы полюбите Мадрид. Если же Вы предпочитаете тишину и спокойствие, то скорее всего нет, но всё равно вы получите удовольствия от ознакомления с его достопримечательностями. В центре города много пешеходных улиц, и особенно по выходным кажется, что всё население выходит на прогулку.
- Pros:energy, rhythm and urban atmosphere of a megapolis
- Cons:energy, rhythm and urban atmosphere of a megapolis
- In a nutshell:for the urban aficionados
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Walking in Madrid is a joy. Many streets in the center are pedestrian, and at night it seems the whole population is out... more travel advice
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Walking in Madrid is a joy. Many streets in the center are pedestrian, and at night it seems the whole population is out... more travel advice
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Walking in Madrid is a joy. Many streets in the center are pedestrian, and at night it seems the whole population is out... more travel advice
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I'm sorry you didn't have a good time in Madrid when it comes to eating, but your to do tips are quite good.
Thanks for the frank information on dining, transportation, and lodging. The newer museums look great...
Wow! A VT who doesn't appreciate different dining hours, language on menus, and prices between countries. I've been to Spain many times, and love the food - as long as you don't always eat at cheap joints. Hope your future experiences in Spain are better