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Real Name: Stephen
Lives In: Long Island, US
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Madrid

by roamer61 - last update: Nov 6, 2003

Monument to Cervantes
Madrid is the capital of Spain and the main entry point into the country.
It is a sprawling metropolis that is home to a fair percentage of the total population of the country. Unlike many other european countries, Madrid lacks the wealth of notable monuments. It does however contain some of the best museums and it is home to one of the best Art Museums in the world, the Prado. The city also has a huge assortment of Tapas Bars. Those famous Spanish Horsd'oeuvres that everyone must try while in Spain.

I found Madrid to be very crowded and the traffic reminded me of NY. Though in some areas, traffic is restricted and in the streets around the Puerto De Sol, there were masses of people walking the streets, enjoying their drinks at the numerous tapas bars and shopping in the numerous stores. Whiich proves that the people of Madrid are a party loving crowd who dine late and party until the wee hours. Very much like NYC in many ways.

The photograph depicts Don Quiote, the legendary hero created by Cervantes.

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Pros:"Great Food and Museums"
Cons:"Crowds and lots of traffic"
In A Nutshell:"A must see during a visit, but get out into the country."
roamer61's Madrid Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
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Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
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Transportation
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Local Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Comments for roamer61 about Madrid
sue_stone Sun Nov 13, 2005 19:16 UTC
 I spent a couple of days in Madrid, but didn't see the Temple of Debod - very strange sight to see in Spain!!
deecat Fri Sep 16, 2005 16:09 UTC
 Stephen, this is a very interesting and informative group of pages concerning Madrid. I, too, loved the Prado Museum...one of the greatest. Wish I had taken the bus tour. Thanks for the tour.
jenniferchin Sun Aug 7, 2005 13:40 UTC
 Ahh Madrid ! Home to perpetual construction works, busy people, wonderful tapas bars and great museums :-))
garridogal Fri Aug 20, 2004 14:10 UTC
 I lived in Madrid over 20 yrs ago and was very impressed at their Public Transportation. Glad to hear it's still so good! Hey, I'm originally from LI too!
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