Madrid in three days

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Madrid in three days Is it possible to see, walk around, understand a city like Madrid in just three days? We arrived in Madrid early in the morning. The hotel in the very center of the capital of Spain was booked in advance via the Internet, it only remained to get to it from the airport. Madrid Airport is connected to the city by a metro line. It is very comfortable. The entrance to the metro station is at the end of a long corridor leading to it directly from the airport building. The luggage cart can be taken to the escalator. We bought a magnetic ticket for 10 trips at the box office, each of us spent it in the turnstile once (for those who are not going to ride the subway all day, this is more convenient than buying such a ticket for everyone), and now we are on the train and we go to the station "Salt", located on central square Madrid - Puerta del Sol, Gate of the Sun. This square is considered the center not only of Madrid, but of the whole of Spain. Road distances in this country are measured from it, and the so-called "zero kilometer" is marked on its asphalt. In all guidebooks, you will find a mention of a sculpture located on the square, depicting a bear devouring the fruits of a raspberry tree. to the hotel, located at a distance of three minutes walk from it, on Santa Cruz Square. It turned out that the hotel, albeit not related to chic and comfortable, is literally a hundred meters from Plaza Mayor, that is, the Main Square, a real architectural gem built in the 17th century on the site of the city's shopping malls. Plaza Mayor - square in plan, with several asymmetrical gates, is the most popular place city ​​that attracts both tourists and residents of Madrid. In the galleries of the square there are shops selling mainly souvenirs and restaurants. In the center is an equestrian statue of King Philip III of Spain, and street musicians and artists perform near it day and night. I don’t know if anyone lives in the frescoed houses of the Plaza Mayor, but if some lucky person lives in this beautiful place - quiet life he will never see.
The center of Madrid, its main attractions, are located very compactly, at a distance of no more than 40 minutes of easy walking from one end to the other. I would mark its borders as follows - the arch of Alcala from the east, the Royal Palace from the west, Atocha Street from the south, Plaza de España and Columbus (with an obelisk in honor of the great navigator) - from the north. The most interesting things in Madrid are located on this site - museums, palaces, parks, architectural monuments, busy streets and squares. We spent the first day just walking around the city. Alcala Street starts at Puerta del Sol and leads to Cibeles Square, where there is a grandiose fountain with the goddess Cybele driving a chariot, and then to the triumphal arch of Alcala. On this street, the old, Spanish baroque houses near Puerta del Sol are combined with the fundamental buildings of banks and ministries located closer to Cibeles Square. On the square itself - a row beautiful buildings, the Bank of Spain, the palaces of Buenavista and Linares, as well as the monumental Palace of Communications - the main post office of Madrid. From Piazza Cibeles, Paseo del Prado begins to the right, leading to the famous museum. Behind the museum are the Retiro Gardens, or Buen Retiro, a park with a pond and palaces. The continuation of Alcala in the other direction from Puerta del Sol is called Arenal Street and leads to Isabella II Square and the Opera House, and further to the Royal Palace.

Avenida Gran Via runs from Plaza de España to the intersection with Alcala near Piazza Cibeles. This street is less than a hundred years old, and it is built up mainly with houses of eclectic architecture of the first half of the 20th century, diluted with modern buildings made of glass and concrete. The Gran Vía is very busy, it houses the offices of numerous institutions, attracts passers-by advertisements for cinemas, shop windows, signs for restaurants and cafes.

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From afar you can see the building "Metropolis" with the figure of the goddess of victory over the dome, it is located on the very corner of Gran Via and Alcala. However, the Gran Via has a lot of conspicuous houses, mainly in the area from Callao Square to Alcala Street. From Callao Square, it's easy to get back to Puerta del Sol in a few minutes, passing by the Corte Inglese department store, which also has a food supermarket. Here you can buy food, and buy souvenirs, perfumes, clothes, dishes and so on. San Jeronimo Street leaves Puerta del Sol and leads to the Prado Boulevard, directly to the world-famous museum. This is the shortest and most convenient way to get there. On this street, not far from the Prado, is the building of the Congress of Deputies, that is, the Parliament of Spain, decorated with figures of seated lions. Paseo del Prado is a wide boulevard, in the shade of the trees of which it is very pleasant to stroll, stopping at the fountains that adorn it. There are several museums here - Maritime Museum, the Museum of the Spanish Army, the Museum of Decorative Arts, but the main attention of tourists and Madrid residents is attracted by art museums - the Thyssen-Bornemisse Gallery and, of course, the Prado. We went there the next morning. Without any doubt, the Prado is one of the best museums in the world. His collection is rich and varied, and it includes a magnificent collection of Spanish paintings - El Greco, Zurbaran, Ribera, Murillo, Velazquez, Goya, wonderful paintings by Rubens, Raphael, Titian, Durer, Caravaggio and other great artists. At the entrance to the ticket office of the museum there is a monument to Francisco Goya, and near the main facade, Diego Velasquez himself, with a palette and a brush, sits on a pedestal.
One of the most interesting halls is dedicated to this great master. Here you can see his "Los Meninos", "Surrender of Breda", "Forge of Vulcan", portraits of infants and dwarfs. Goya's exposition is divided into two parts - one is located in the halls of the second floor, and his "Self-portrait", portraits of the royal family and other works are exhibited here, and the second part is located on the third floor, and the only way to get there that we managed to find was to climb on the elevator. There, among the numerous paintings by Goya, there are also two famous "mahi" - "Nude" and "Clothed", hanging side by side, on the same wall.
The works of El Greco are, in all likelihood, preferable to look at the churches of Toledo; in the Prado, he is presented relatively sparingly, but here, too, his constantly striving upward saints and mothers of God make a strong impression. I stood for a long time in front of the wonderful paintings of Hieronymus Bosch, who in Spain was called El Bosco. The "Garden of Delights" turned out to be more beautiful than in the reproductions I knew well, it was impossible to tear myself away from the details of this amazing picture. The collection of the Prado Gallery also includes other significant works by Bosch - The Seven Deadly Sins, The Temptation of St. Anthony, The Pilgrim. After a three-hour wander through the halls of the museum, the impressions of what they see become so dull that it makes no sense to continue the tour. We go outside. Perhaps the best continuation of today would be a walk in the park. And we go to the Retiro Park, especially since it is very close. Anyone who has read "Evenings in the Garden of the Buen Retiro" by the classic of Spanish literature Pio Baroja can easily imagine the characters of the novel walking along the alleys of the park. Nowadays, at least during the daytime and on a weekday, a less sophisticated audience rests in it - dark-skinned immigrants are located in the shade of chestnut trees near the monument to King Alfonso XII, a plump uncle, setting the speakers right on one of the alleys, repeats over and over again pirouettes from the repertoire of Michael Jackson, a few tireless joggers go jogging, and a few tourists like us leisurely wander through the garden, enjoying the silence and fresh air. The park stands out, first of all, the pond and the adjacent architectural complex dedicated to the already mentioned Alphonse XII. This is an impressive, if a little pompous structure. There are sculptures on the lawns and among the trees, and a little away from the bronze king prancing on a horse, there are Velasquez Palace and the Crystal Pavilion. Diego Velasquez, of course, never lived in this palace; in his era, artists, even the most brilliant, were not supposed to have palaces. And the building is not named after him at all, but after the architect Ricardo Velazquez Bosco, according to whose project it was built in 1883 for the exhibition of the mining industry. It still hosts a variety of art and historical exhibitions. During our walk the palace was closed. But the Crystal Pavilion hospitably opened its doors to us. To our surprise, there was nothing inside. Literally - nothing. This is just a glass structure, really reminiscent of a crystal, built once for international exhibition and serving as something like a greenhouse. Next to the pavilion is a pretty pond with swans and a fountain spouting from under the water.
After walking around the park, rested and hungry, we went to have a bite to eat. I must say that on the first day of our Madrid wanderings, we saw a huge number of restaurants, cafes, eateries, but we did not dare to enter any of them because of our own excessive timidity. At the entrance to each restaurant there is a slate board, and the names of the dishes of today's menu and their prices are written in chalk on it. Almost all the names were incomprehensible to us. What to order? as it is? what to drink? — we didn’t know, and as a result we went to the symbol of globalization — McDonald’s, where we found exactly the same Macs, chips and cola as in any other place the globe. We also visited a supermarket located in the Corte Inglese department store near Puerta del Sol, everything was simple and clear there - the products are in front of your eyes, buy what you want. Subsequently, it turned out that in Madrid there are restaurants, or rather canteens, where you can dine at certain hours for a set amount, about 7-8 euros per person, on the principle of "eat as much as you can." All dishes are on display, as in self-service canteens, come and choose, fill the plates until you are full. The choice of dishes is large - salads, soups, side dishes, meat, and fish, in some of these canteens, a glass of wine or a glass of beer is included in the price of lunch. The quality of food is quite acceptable, although our first visit to a similar establishment, found on Atocha Street, turned out, as further experience showed, to be the most unfortunate in terms of culinary. Another pleasant discovery was the Starbucks chain of cafes. One such cafe is opposite the Prado Museum, next door to the Planet Hollywood restaurant (damn globalization again!), on del Prado Boulevard. The other is on Alcala Street, not far from Puerta del Sol. Good coffee is prepared here, and, what is very important, it is served not in tiny coffee cups, but in large disposable glasses. On sale are a variety of sandwiches, cakes and pies. All this at more or less normal prices, although you can find cheaper places. But the cozy atmosphere, pleasant service and, as already mentioned, a large glass of hot and strong coffee fully justify the costs. Note - in Spanish cafes, not only in Starbucks, and not only in Madrid, the sellers are usually very young people suffering from a certain kind of dyslexia. If you order, say, three coffees with milk ("con leche") and one without, then you most likely will not receive this one at all - for some reason they either forget to prepare it, or they prepare all four coffees with milk for you. Only after an additional reminder and explanation of what exactly you ordered, you will be able to receive your "non-standard" coffee. The same story is repeated with sandwiches. This strange phenomenon was observed by us in different places repeatedly. The study of its causes, of course, should be done by specialists, not tourists. In the center of Madrid, there are many pastry shops with delicious delicacies displayed in the windows. Another type of trade that, judging by the number of shops, flourishes in the Spanish capital is religious objects. Figurines of saints, crosses and crucifixes, Mothers of God, postcards on religious themes are obviously in great demand in Catholic Castile. At the same time, there are no signs of religious expansion on the streets of the city. Selling on every corner lottery tickets, in the evenings, young people occupy the squares, before opening, huge queues line up in popular cafes, which, as soon as the doors swing open at the appointed hour, smoothly flow inside, without the slightest crush and attempts to climb through without a queue. One evening, near the Puerta del Sol, I noticed an incomprehensible crowd at the entrance to some drinking establishment, from which everyone left with glasses in their hands. I decided that there must be some special eatery here, adored by Madrid drunks. But about an hour later there was no one there, and the next evening I saw that this place does not cause any excitement among the walking public. Obviously, it was a one-time drink. Another feature of Madrid life that I have noticed is the homeless. During the day, they move around the city, pushing a cart with one or two suitcases in front of them. At night, these suitcases are laid out, beds, screens and almost pajamas are taken out of them, the owners of the cart settle down for the night right on the street, and neither the police nor passers-by disturb them. One such couple settled near the hotel where we lived, and every morning we could watch them wake up. Getting up, they again put their belongings into suitcases, put them on a cart and set off on wandering through the streets of the city on their own, unknown to us, affairs. The next day we went on an excursion to the royal palace. You can get to the palace very easily from Puerta del Sol, walking along Arenal Street towards the Opera. After 10-15 minutes you will come to Oriente Square, located in front of the palace. But we went "bypassing" - having reached the Plaza de España by metro, we examined the square itself with a very spectacular monument to Cervantes installed on it. It is known how great the love of the Spaniards for Cervantes and his heroes. The monument consists of an obelisk, at which the great writer sits and watches from a height how Don Quixote and Sancho Panza on horseback make their endless journey. Note that Don Quixote's horse and Sancho Panza's donkey permitted climb, unlike, say, the horses of Yuri Dolgoruky in Moscow or Henry IV in Paris. From the Plaza de España, we went to the left and went to the hill of Prince Pio with a park located on it. This is historical place, the witness of many important events in the history of Spain. In particular, it was here that the execution of the rebels took place, subsequently captured by Francisco Goya in his famous painting. The park is home to the ancient Egyptian temple of Debod, an architectural monument dating back to the 4th century BC. But do not think that the ancient Egyptians lived on the Iberian Peninsula. No, the temple is just a gift from the Egyptian government, it was moved to Madrid in 1970. Obviously, in Egypt there is more than enough of such goodness, since they allow themselves to make gifts like this. Entrance to the temple is paid. We didn't manage to get there because it was closed for a break. From the hill of Prince Pio opens beautiful view to the royal palace. It is very close - a few more minutes, and we are at the entrance to a magnificent building, the baroque facade reminiscent of St. Petersburg palaces. The palace is open to visitors, except for a few rooms used in our time for royal receptions. In fact, the Spanish king Juan Carlos lives in a country palace, only occasionally appearing at solemn ceremonies in his Madrid residence. The halls of the palace house a collection of unique musical instruments, including violins and cellos by Stradivari, Guarneri, rare harpsichords and pianolas. On the walls are portraits of royalty, including the work of Goya. A separate entrance will lead us to the palace pharmacy. There, on the shelves, there are hundreds of bottles with various drugs, ancient equipment for the preparation of medicines, some kind of flasks and mortars. The museum of weapons is very interesting, where the authentic armor of the Spanish kings and the weapons of the past - halberds, swords, crossbows, spears are preserved. It is said to be the most important meeting of its kind in the world.
General impression from the palace - beautiful, but to the rich interior decoration Winter Palace doesn't hold up. It seems that the Russian autocrats outdid the European monarchs in their desire for luxury.
Madrid has at least four major art museums. We have already talked about the Prado. The Museum of the Academy of Arts is located on Alcala Street. Passing by, I imagined how, a couple of centuries ago, Don Francisco Goya y Lucientes, who served as deputy director of the Academy, opened this heavy door and went up to his office. During our short visit to Madrid, the Academy building was under renovation. Another world-famous museum - the Thyssen-Bornemisse Museum - is located on Paseo del Prado, almost opposite the Prado Gallery. We did not visit it due to lack of time. And on our last evening in Madrid, we went to the Reina Sofia Museum, which contains works by Spanish artists of the 20th century. This museum is located opposite the Atocha train station, on the street of the same name. In the past, this building was a hospital. Rising on a transparent elevator attached to the facade, visitors pass through long hospital corridors and, finally, enter the halls - former wards, one must assume. Here are the works of Picasso, Miro, Gris, Dali and other artists. In one of the halls, Luis Buñuel's early films are shown non-stop. "Andalusian Dog", which shocked the audience in the 20s of the last century, I had already seen before, but on the other hand, I watched the surreal, indescribable film of 1928 "The Golden Age", in which Max Ernst played one of the main roles, I watched from interest, although the end did not wait.

Salvador Dali is represented in the museum by excellent works - such as "The Great Masturbator", "The Invisible Man", the famous "Girl at the Window". One of the halls is dedicated to the painting of Juan Miro, which, for all its attractiveness, I failed to understand. Well, the most famous painting in the collection of the Reina Sofia Museum is "Guernica" by Pablo Picasso. A huge - 3.5 meters high and almost 8 meters long - black-gray-white canvas dedicated to the suffering of the victims of the bombing of the city of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War, makes a strong impression. True, they say that this painting was created by the artist two months before the tragedy of Guernica and originally had no name. Subsequently, Picasso decided to tie the content of the painting to a specific event, despite the fact that it does not depict falling bombs or dive planes, and since then it has been known as Guernica. After the museum we went for the last walk in the evening city. We again visited our favorite places - Paseo del Prado, Alcala Street, Puerta del Sol, Mayor Square. Finally, we go to the train station, from where we will take the night train to Barcelona. Our three days in Madrid are over. It was impossible to "embrace the immensity" in such a short time, the suburbs of Madrid and many attractions in the city itself were left behind. But, as you can see, you can do a lot in three days. And you can have time to fall in love with Madrid, with its openwork squares and noisy avenues.

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Winter this year was surprisingly cold and dank, even the world-advertised snowfall, which happens once every 18 years, visited us. And let someone laugh that we eat too much and -3 is a terrible cold for us. And you try it yourself, even at 0 in shoes and a light little coat - I just don’t want to buy boots to put on every 18 years, just like our dear mayor of London to buy snowplows. And so pundits released an official statement that February this year was all February February, once every 18 years.

Spring has not been very successful so far either. Like and sunny through the day, but cold and windy. And on other days it is warm, but gray and raining. Here I sit and set up karma that we will be rewarded with a hot and good summer.

And in a dream to escape from the cold, we decided to go to sunny capital Spain for the weekend. Well, from the decision to the execution, we don’t have much time, we bought tickets, booked a hotel. For several days I checked the weather in Madrid and lost heart: from Monday to Friday the sun and +15, Saturday-Sunday +12 and heavy rains, on Monday - the sun and +15. Here, I think, how karma is trying for the summer. But I did not want to cancel the trip, after all, Madrid is full of museums - we will sit there. True, closer to departure, the forecast changed, at least they didn’t promise rain, but the weather was still expected to be cloudy. Well, that's bread.

We arrived as always in the morning, it is very convenient from the airport that the metro goes straight to the center, however, from our terminal to the entrance to the metro it was about 15 minutes at a brisk pace. Fortunately, we don’t need any luggage for two days, so we immediately went for a walk. We went out to Plaza de España, walked around the monument (you can’t call it a monument - it’s painfully healthy) to Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, sat down on a bench in the park. I was immediately struck by the huge number of policemen in places where tourists congregate. Everyone is very nice, taking pictures of tourists. The beauty. After Don Quixote, we went to the royal palace, which indeed looked a little abandoned: we walked through the neighboring garden, then walked towards the Sun Square, not without a photo of the symbol of the city of the bear and the strawberry tree.

Then they came to famous park Retiro, in which they landed on a bench and began to look at passers-by. They observed a funny scene in which three young men walking their dogs played with them so that two of the three dogs, one after the other, fell into the fountain with a running start. The third was unable to jump over the ledge due to her own pettiness. The dogs were taken out of the fountain by the scruff of the neck and started to be chased around the park so that they would not catch a cold. Gradually, sleep began to overcome me and I slept for about 15 minutes on Dima's knees, to which he rightly noted that I was not the only one who got up at 5 in the morning and he also wanted to sleep. We considered it immodest to settle down together on a bench, so we went to the hotel with oath assurances that we would sleep for an hour, and then we would go on a spree through the night city. Of course, we didn’t go anywhere, but slept until the morning.

The next day, frightened by the predicted rains, we first of all huddled in the royal palace. It turned out to be a very nice place: here you will find chic interiors, knightly armor, and Stradivari violins.

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We started with the botanical garden, not bad, but their clearings with crocuses and daffodils look naive - we have such in the spring under every second bush. On the other hand, there were a lot of cats in the garden, and all of them are quite well-fed, but they don’t go to be ironed. We decided that they were kept on the state ration for catching rats. From the botanical garden we moved to Retiro, looked at the famous pavilions, crystal and Velasquez, and decided that it would not hurt to eat.

Not far from the park, they found a restaurant packed to capacity with visitors, and not really hoping for luck, they went in and asked if there was a table. Miraculously took the last free. The restaurant served a "complex lunch" consisting of delicious soup, which was served in a huge tureen, and there was enough soup for 5 people. For the "second" they gave assorted boiled meat and sausages with boiled vegetables. Apparently, all this is terribly traditional. Tasty. A strip of fabric was sewn to the napkins and they could be worn over the neck like a bib, funny. Already closer to 5 pm, we decided to look into the Prado Museum, but because of the free entrance, there was such a queue that we decided to go there the next time it really rained. In general, all over Madrid hung Russian flags about the visit of dear President Medvedev.

It was getting dark and we began to return to the hotel, and in order not to repeat the fiasco with walks around the city at night, we ordered flamenco seats from the hotel. In principle, I liked it, especially the combs in the hair of the dancers, I immediately remembered my school Spanish New Year's costume. I don’t even know where my mother managed to get an ivory comb, very beautiful. I regretted that I had not thought about such a scallop before - I could have bought something similar in Spain. But then they didn’t guess a little about castanets: it turns out that they are not used for traditional flamenco.

After the performance, we went to take a couple of photos of the city at night, and miraculously, only Dima was able to click on the building and take a couple of photos, as the lights went out. So it happened with the cathedral near the royal palace and the rider in front of the palace. Just like in Harry Potter, when Dumbledore turned off the street lights. Looks like the lights go out around midnight.

And the next morning we took a taxi to the airport and after a short flight we arrived immediately at work. In general, I liked Madrid, but without much enthusiasm. I think to fly there again to go to Toledo, according to the stories, it's great there.

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Start your journey at Plaza Mayor Continue down Mayor Street

Start your journey on Plaza Mayor, marvel at its amazing architecture, appreciate the sophisticated terrazas, as the bars or cafes here are called, putting their tables outside, and if you're lucky, admire one of the fascinating parades that take place on the square.

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Further on Mayor street (Calle Mayor) and before and beyond Malasana or Chueca

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Start your journey on Plaza Mayor, marvel at its amazing architecture, appreciate the sophisticated terrazas, as the bars or cafes here are called, putting their tables outside, and if you're lucky, admire one of the fascinating parades that take place on the square.

By the way, take a look at my complete guide to Madrid on → this page.

Further on Mayor street (Calle Mayor) you can go down to the beautiful Villa Square (Plaza de la Villa) and before Royal Palace (Real Palacio). It is best to relax in such a beautiful place as Eastern Square (Plaza de Oriente). Then you can go back a little to Puerta del Sol Square (Plaza de la Puerta del Sol) and further to Santa Ana Square (Plaza de Santa Ana) – better places to drink a glass, it's hard to think of. If you still have time left and want to devote it to high culture, the road down the hill will take you to Prado Museum (Museo del Prado), one of the best art galleries in the world. To take a breath before a long night, you can relax in Buen Retiro Park and then go to quarters Malasana or Chueca, known for their excellent restaurants with live jazz music.

During the next day, you should try to get around everything that you did not have time to see on the first day. You can start with Center contemporary art Reina Sofia (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía), then continue sightseeing in the city by visiting Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza), take the subway to the chapel of San Antonio de la Florida (Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida). Round off your Madrid tour with tapas at La Letina and great drinks served at the Museo Chicote cocktail bar.

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The capital of Spain is interesting and rich in amazing and unusual places, therefore, it is better to decide what to see in Madrid in advance.

Once in place, it’s better not to waste time on this, so the ideal option would be to prepare yourself for the trip in advance and make a small program of where to go and what to see.

It will help you not to delay with the necessary transport and see as many sights as possible.

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Madrid - the main attractions with photos and descriptions

A great way to save valuable time is to avoid huge queues when buying tickets. This will help the purchase of a local Madrid Card.

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This is a special card, the cost of which includes the entrance fee to:

• 3 museums: Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and wax figures;
• stadium;
• Royal Palace.

These are the main attractions that are of interest to almost all tourists. Surprisingly, this includes the local stadium Santiago Bernabeu, owned by the famous football club Real Madrid, but to a huge number of football fans this will not seem strange.

This is one of the largest stadiums in the world. By the way, regular excursions are organized here.

The Prado Museum, like the famous stadium, is worth a visit for special connoisseurs, in this case, art. It is good to visit museums on trips in November-December, when it gets quite cool outside.

This is a unique collection of works of art, which can be viewed in one place.

But you should be prepared that the visit will take not 1 or 2 hours, since the area of ​​​​the museum is simply huge.

What to see around Madrid

In the vicinity of the capital is no less interesting than in its very center. Just 90 kilometers away is the unique city-museum of Segovia, which is protected by UNESCO.

Here you can look at the unique Roman aqueduct, more than 700 meters long and almost 30 meters high. Its age is over 2000 years.

Note: here you can also see the famous Alcazar throughout Spain - the fortress of the Spanish kings, which in its long history has been a palace, a prison, and even an artillery academy.

This place was founded in the 9th century, but the first mentions date back to 1120. Now there is a museum in which you can see 11 halls and a high tower.

Another most visited place in Segovia is the Catholic Cathedral.

It is the last Gothic building in Europe made in this style. Construction took the period from 1525 to 1577.

When walking around Madrid and its environs, it is important to take with you a map with marked sights in Russian or English language She will be your assistant. Such maps and guidebooks are sold in the kiosks of the city.

Another museum city of Toledo is located 70 kilometers from the capital, the first mention of which dates back to 192 BC. e. Then, because of the deposits of iron ore, it quickly became a rich and developing center. Its history is rich: it was constantly attacked and captured, it was the capital and center of the Catholic archbishopric, etc.

To this day, the city is known throughout Europe, and throughout the world, for its metal products and edged weapons. There are many ancient fortresses, gates and other architectural and historical monuments. Like Segovia, it is protected by UNESCO.

What to see in Madrid in one day

Of course, one day or even two to explore such a large and interesting city as Madrid is very little. But if time is so limited, it is better not to waste it on the road and choose sights located in close proximity to each other for sightseeing.

As a rule, the majority tourist routes begins with a square called Puerta del Sol, which translates as "gate of the sun."

There are always a lot of people walking along it, and it is as significant for Spain as Red Square is for Russia. Kilometer zero starts here. There are no special architectural or historical monuments here, nevertheless, the square is famous for:

• clock on the former post office building;
• a large number of shops and souvenir shops, living statues;
• a monument in the form of a Bear and a strawberry tree.

After wandering here, you can go further for a walk along the central streets of the city. Nearby is the most big square Madrid - Major. This is also one of the places that Madrid is famous for - very popular with tourists, street musicians and dancers.

From all sides it is framed by ancient massive buildings, the first floors of which are occupied by all kinds of restaurants and cafes where you can taste the local cuisine. Here you can get all the necessary information useful for the traveler, and a free map of the city in a special tourist center. If you wish, you can visit a large market located in the neighborhood and buy local delicacies there.

And the street itself is rich architectural monuments. On the way, you should definitely visit the old Plaza de la Ville. The beautiful Balientesno street, which is closely connected with the royal dynasty, will open soon.

Here is the majestic Almudena Cathedral, where all significant religious events and services are held. The reigning monarchs also got married here.

The construction of the cathedral began in 1884, but the final completion of all work took place in the 20th century. If a visit to the cathedral falls on a Sunday, then when you go to the service here, you can see the smart parishioners - a very interesting sight.

It is unlikely that you will be able to visit more sights in one day, but walking around the center, you can easily feel the spirit of the capital.

What to see in Madrid in 3 days

3 days is already much longer, so you can look at the main attractions and give them a little more time.

The second day can be continued from the place where we left off yesterday. Next to the cathedral is the Royal Palace, which is connected to it by a large square.

One of the luxurious palaces in Europe in the Rococo and Baroque style, was built in the 17th century. On the this moment the royal family does not live here, but only arranges official receptions, since the building was nationalized.

The palace is open to the public, and nearby are the famous gardens of Campo del Moro.

They are made in the English style and are a lot of neat paths and fountains between palm trees and cedars.

Very close is famous area Salamanca, which is the kingdom of shopping and is famous for its famous brands and unusual designers. The quarter itself is beautiful to match the things and accessories sold here.

There are also plenty of coffee shops and restaurants. I want to stay in this area forever.

Reina Sofia National Museum of Art

The third day can be given to visit the cultural attractions of Madrid, of which there are also many. In addition to the Prado Museum, there is:

• the Reina Sofia National Art Museum, which displays works by Picasso, Salvador Dali, etc.;
• the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, where you can see paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Rubens, etc.;
• wax museum, which opened in 1972 and has collected at the moment 450 wax copies of celebrities.

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

If you are accompanied by children on a trip, then this day can be completely devoted to rest with them. Moreover, in Madrid there are plenty of excellent places for this.

What to see in Madrid with kids

For children, visiting museums and other similar attractions will not be as interesting as adults. But their leisure needs to be given no less attention so that the most interesting memories remain in memory.

Faunia Park

So, what to do in Madrid if you have children with you? Near the Spanish capital, you can visit a choice of 4 theme parks for children, well, or go around all:

1. Park on the hill of Casa de Campo. Its territory is divided into 5 zones with different themes. The Tranquility Zone allows you to relax in silence, have a picnic or go boating. The natural area is a large zoo, dolphinarium, aquarium and terrarium. The mechanical zone allows you to enjoy the rides and tickle your nerves. The children's area is designed specifically for young visitors who are invited to ride a pony, visit performances, shows or attractions. An area called Grand Avenue consists of shops and restaurants;
2. Amusement park also for convenience it is divided into several zones, and it consists of 48 entertainment programs;
3. Faunia Biological Park. Already by the name it can be determined that it is a "collection" of different ecosystems, located in a large park area;
4. Warner Bros.- perhaps the most favorite place for children, built in the likeness of Disney Land, here they will always find something to do. Just like everywhere else, a huge area of ​​55 hectares is divided into zones: Wild West, Cartoons, Superheroes, etc.

Warner Bros. Park

Of course, these are not all possible places to visit with children in Madrid. Many more parks and theme museums are organized here.

Conclusion

Of course, 1-3 days to visit the capital of Spain will not be enough. There are so many interesting things in Madrid that it is simply impossible to cover everything in such a short time. But, if there is only a limited time, then you need to use the time to the maximum. In addition to historical and modern sights, avid travelers advise you to definitely visit the local flea market, where you can buy a real Spanish souvenir.

We bring to your attention an interesting video describing the sights of Madrid:

Photo of Madrid landmarks

When it comes to majestic Spain, the soul of the country, Madrid, immediately comes to mind. This is a luxurious city with a population of one million, which is closely intertwined with a rich cultural heritage, an interesting history and famous architectural sights. It will be my great pleasure to share the secrets of what to see in Madrid, based on the number of days (3, 2 or 1) that you are going to spend in such a rich and colorful city.

Luxurious temples, cathedrals, museums, palaces, galleries and much more - all this rich architectural and historical heritage city, "source of full waters" in Arabic. I will tell you what to visit with and without children, as well as tell you about the most interesting and significant sights of Madrid, and there are, without exaggeration, a huge number of them.

What to see in 3, 2 and 1 days in Madrid

The bear that reaches for the red strawberries of the green tree is the symbol of Madri da. It is also on the coat of arms of the city, and on main square called "Puerta del Sol", which means the square of the Sun. Three days in Madrid great opportunity see many of the most beautiful places in the city. But even if you are planning a trip for 2 or 1 day, then you should definitely visit this charming place. Therefore, I recommend starting your tour of the city from this place. A unique atmosphere reigns in the square, located in the shape of a crescent.

On the same square there is a notable building of the Academy of Arts, where he studied great artist Spain Goya. Here you will also find a monument to King Charles III. In the same place is the zero kilometer ("Kilómetro Cero") - the starting point for Spanish road distances. This is something like the Kremlin zero kilometer.

• From Puerta del Sol Plaza Mayor, surrounded by 3-story residential buildings, competes for the title of the central square. Since its foundation, the square has been the stage for various events, including public executions, bullfights and football matches.

Prado Museum

For 3 days in Madrid, you should see the world-famous Prado Museum, which is considered one of the largest in the world. But if you are planning to stay here for 2 or 1 days, even with school age children, then I highly recommend visiting this amazing place. More than 10 thousand canvases of Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Flemish painting, over 500 unsurpassed sculptures, as well as rare works of jewelry art have found their place here.

• On holidays and weekends, the museum is open from 10.00 to 19.00, and on weekdays from 10.00 to 20.00.

The cost of the entrance ticket is 8 euros, and for students with an ISEC card - 3-4 euros.
Free entry only for guides, teachers, as well as persons who have not reached the age of 18.
In national holidays admission is free for everyone.

Metro Banco de España, Atocha.

• Address: Museo Nacional del Prado, Paseo del Prado s/n. 28014

1. Phone : +34 902 10 70 77

Video of the prado museum

Three days is quite a long time to see a lot of sights in Madrid. If you go for 3, 2 or 1 days, I recommend that you definitely visit Cibelis Square, which bears the title of the most beautiful square in Madrid. The decoration of the center is the beautiful fountain of the fertility goddess Cybele.

Along the perimeter of Plaza Cibeles is the Palace de Buenavista, which was built for the beloved Goya (he lived to see the completion of construction), the Palace of Communications (a spectacular example of Art Nouveau architecture), as well as the Linares Palace, which was known in the guidebooks of Madrid as the home ghosts. Now the “House of America” is located in the “Palacio de Linares”.

If you are staying in Madrid for 3 days or 2-1 days, be sure to visit the royal palace "Palacio Real". It is the official residence of King Juan Carlos of Spain. The royal family occasionally uses the Palacio Real only for official ceremonies, and therefore most of the halls are open. The palace is luxuriously decorated, it can be called a truly majestic building.

Inside, you can enjoy the exquisite decorations of the royal family. and a luxurious collection of all kinds of paintings and sculptures. Spend 3 days in Madrid unforgettable and be sure to see the Royal Palace in all its glory.

• Opening hours: Mon - Sat: from 9.00 to 18.00, Sun: from 9.00 to 15.00

1. Address: Bailen, s/n.
2. Metro station: Opera

Escorial Palace-Monastery

3 and 2 days will be enough for you to see the most important sights in Madrid. Therefore, make time for a trip to the outskirts of the city, where at the foot of the mountains that are called the Sierra de Guadarama is the former residence of Philip II. The entire Spanish treasury was needed to build the Escorial. "The eighth wonder of the world"- this is what the Spaniards call this majestic building, which has 2600 windows, 16 courtyards, 13 chapels, 88 galleries and more.

• I can say that this building is really striking in its grandeur. Well, personally, I was ecstatic.

• The pearl of world architecture is located at: Av Juan de Borbón y Battemberg, s/n, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid

1. Phone: +34 918 90 59 02
2. Opening hours: October-March - from Tue to Sun from 10:00 to 18:00

• April-September - from Tue to Sun from 10:00 to 20:00
• Entrance ticket: 5 euros

A video of the palace from the inside can be viewed in the video below:

A trip to Madrid for 3, 2 or 1 day with children: where to relax

Three days in Madrid is a luxurious opportunity to have a good time with children, especially since there is where to do it. However, if you are traveling with children for 2 or 1 day, then these places are also worth seeing.

Amusement Park Warner Bros. (Parque Warner)

No matter how many days you go to Madrid, be sure to visit the famous amusement park, where both children and adults can unforgettably relax and get a lot of pleasant and fun emotions.

• The park is located on a wide area (55 hectares). Here, surrounded by picturesque gardens with numerous types of trees, spectacular fountains and enchanting landscapes, 5 thematic zones are divided:

1. Cartoon village;
2. Hollywood Boulevard;
3. Super Hero Zone;
4. Old West;
5. Warner Bros Studio.

• On the site of the park, you can watch interesting show programs and enjoy riding on numerous rides, including the most extreme ones. This wonderful place is located 25 km from the center.

1. Entrance ticket for adults for 1 day: 40 euros
2. For children 5-11 years old and seniors, the ticket price is 30 euros
3. For children under 1 meter tall, admission is free.

Video of the park is presented below:

« Parque del Retiro»

Retiro Park (Retiro) - another beautiful place must visit in Madrid with kids. In this place you can look at the picturesque expanses of 1.4 square kilometers. 3, 2 or 1 day you are going to stay in Madrid - it does not matter, because this park deserves special attention.

I can say that it's really beautiful here, and here's why. A large number of beautiful fountains , lakes, pavilions and various statues are surrounded by picturesque alleys and majestic gardens. For a long time, this territory was a recreation area for the family of kings, and therefore inaccessible to ordinary citizens.

Children can have fun here on special playgrounds and parents spend time in cozy cafes. On weekends, the park is filled with clowns and incendiary music, and on weekdays it is quiet here, so you can spend time in silence listening to the melodic sounds of nature. As far as I'm concerned, this is perfect place both for fun and for a relaxing pastime.

In September, I am going to visit Madrid again to enjoy the magnificent views again and plunge into this special atmosphere, which is inherent only in these places. I am happy to share my new experiences with you.

• Opening hours: in summer from Mon to Sun - from 07:00 to 24:00;
• in winter from Mon to Sun: from 07:00 to 22:00.

1. Address: Madrid, Plaza de la Independencia.
2. Free admission

Trip to Madrid

The capital of Spain is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities peace. It's nice to walk along the winding streets, looking at the temples. different eras, Baroque buildings and examples of Art Nouveau architecture. AT famous museums Madrid, you can see the recognized masterpieces of world art with your own eyes, and then go to a small family restaurant and slowly enjoy a hearty traditional lunch.

However, Madrid is not a museum under open sky, but a modern metropolis, in which metropolitan life is in full swing against the backdrop of magnificent palaces and medieval squares. Excellent shops, picturesque parks, famous throughout Europe nightclubs will add variety to the cultural program and kindness and benevolence local residents add bright colors to the journey.

A bit of history

The first settlements in the vicinity of Madrid appeared about 100 thousand years ago, but the city itself arose much later. It is believed that it was founded by the Emir of Cordoba Mohammed I as a defensive fortification. The first mention of the Majirit fortress dates back to 932.

In 1085, during the Reconquista, Madrid was conquered by the Spanish king Alfonso VI. For the next 500 years, the development of the city was determined, first of all, by the relations between the Spaniards and the Arabs, either concluding a truce or starting a war again.

In 1561, Madrid became the capital of the Spanish kingdom and began to develop rapidly. By the end of the 16th century, the population had grown to 50 thousand people, and during the reign of Charles V of Habsburg, it doubled.

At the beginning of the 18th century, the Spanish crown passed to the Bourbon dynasty. During the reign of Charles III, the city turned into a real European capital. The leading architects of that time worked on the appearance of Madrid. The water supply system was modernized, the streets were paved, street lighting was installed.

Development stopped in 1808 when the French took over the city. The popular uprising was brutally suppressed - this episode formed the basis of one of the most famous paintings by Francisco Goya. The war of liberation soon developed into the Spanish Revolution.

After the restoration of the monarchy, the development of Madrid continued. At the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century, the city had to be seriously rebuilt: instead of narrow old streets, wide straight boulevards were laid. Neoclassical architecture was replaced by the Art Nouveau style.

During the civil war of 1936-39, there was a fierce struggle for Madrid, as a result of which many historical sites were damaged, and the economic situation of the city deteriorated significantly. Only in the 1950s did the state stabilize, finally a gradual economic recovery and tourism development began. At the end of the 70s, “movida” began - the active growth of subcultures and various types of art.

On March 11, 2004, a tragedy occurred in Madrid comparable to the events of September 11, 2001 in the United States: bombs exploded simultaneously at several train stations in the city. In memory of the victims, a memorial "Forest of the Dead" was erected.

It is important to know:

• Official language - Spanish.
• city ​​square- 607 sq. km., divided into 21 districts.
• Population- 3.3 million people.
• Visa- Schengen, cost - 35 euros.
• Currency- Euro.
• Time difference from Moscow:-2 hours in summer, -3 hours in winter.
• Climate: The best time to visit Madrid is spring and autumn. Summers are usually sunny and very hot, while winters are cool and rainy.
• Holidays and non-working days:

Good Friday and Easter

Independent trip to Madrid

How to get from Madrid airport to the city

The largest airport in the country Madrid-Barajas (Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas) located 12 km from the capital. You can get to the city:

• On buses number 200(until 23:30, terminal T1, T2) to Avenida de America metro station. Travel time - 40 minutes, fare - 1.5 euros.
• Metro. The Barajas metro station is located in terminal T2. The trip to the center takes about 15 minutes, the ticket price is 4.5 euros.
• By taxi. There is an official taxi rank at the exit of each terminal. approximate cost trips - from 25 euros (depending on the day of the week and time of day).

Public transport in Madrid

Madrid's public transport system is considered one of the best in the world. It is based on the metro and buses, supplemented by high-speed trams, electric trains, funiculars, bicycles and scooters.

Metro Madrid- the second largest in Europe - completely covers the city. Its radial-ring scheme consists of 13 lines. The stations are beautifully decorated, good navigation helps to easily navigate through the extensive system of transitions. The exit is marked with the Salida sign. Subway operating hours: from 6:00 to 01:30.

Bus routes also cover the entire city, and also work around the clock. To get on the bus, you need to "vote" at the bus stop, to get off - warn the driver in advance by pressing one of the special buttons in the cabin.

Both modes of transport apply single tickets, which can be bought at the box office and subway machines, from bus drivers, in newspaper and tobacco kiosks. The cost of one trip is 1.5 euros, a subscription for 10 trips (Metrobus) - 12.2 euros.

Light metro (metro ligero) has three lines and is actually a light rail. Routes run mainly through central regions. The fare is 2 euros.

Taxi in Madrid- white with red stripe on the front doors. Payment by the meter 1.2-1.25 euros per km, plus the cost of landing (2-3 euros depending on the time of day and day of the week).

Tourist maps of Madrid

• Madrid Card - tourist map, which entitles you to free priority admission to 50 popular museums, several excursions, as well as discounts in shops and restaurants. The cost of the card for adults: for 24 hours - 45 euros, 48 ​​hours - 55 euros, 72 hours - 65 euros, 120 hours - 75 euros. The kit includes detailed map cities and full list program participants.
• Tourist Travel Pass- tourist pass for all types of public transport, valid for an unlimited number of trips within 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 days. For zone A (Madrid itself), the cost is 8.40, 14.20, 18.40, 26.80 and 35.40 euros, respectively.

Mobile communication and Internet in Spain

There are many points with free Internet access in Madrid: these are not only cafes and restaurants, but also libraries, squares, special wi-fi kiosks and even buses.

most popular carrier mobile communications in Madrid is considered Movistar. For 9 euros you can buy a SIM card with 75 minutes of calls and 1 GB of traffic. Operator Orange offers a special tourist tariff "SIM-holidays": calls to Russia to mobile will cost 8 cents per minute, every 10 Mb of traffic - 30 cents.

Shopping in Madrid

Madrid - perfect place for shopping. Here, of course, there are modern shopping centers, but you can get much more pleasure by wandering through the many traditional shops and shops. Most often, this is a family business that has retained a specific specialization for decades - some sell souvenirs, others - antiques, others - magnificent fabrics, etc. A special place is occupied by confectionery and sweet shops - branded recipes are kept secret and are passed on only to family members.

The opening hours of most shops are from 8:00 to 20:00, a siesta break is from 14:00 to 17:00, but large shopping centers usually do not close for lunch. Youth clothing stores are concentrated in the Arguelles area. AT shopping malls streets Gran Via Popular European brands are represented. All the most prestigious and expensive collected in Salamanca: antique and jewelry stores, premium clothing and footwear stores, exclusive accessories.

In Quatro Caminos there are shops of Spanish manufacturers of clothing, shoes, jewelry, as well as numerous cafes and restaurants. Extravagant designer clothes and accessories can be bought in the bohemian districts of Chueca and Fuencarral.

Shops in the Puerta del Sol area in the very center of the city are very popular among tourists - there is a huge selection of souvenirs and several shops of the popular department store chain El Corte Ingles. Flea market El Rastro unfolds on Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm along the Ribera de Curtidores street.

Local kitchen

Madrid cuisine is replete with delicious soups: from cold gazpacho from fresh tomatoes to hot cosido- a thick pea soup with vegetables, meat and smoked meats, which is cooked in a special pot.

Dinner is unthinkable without meat: everything that can be eaten is used - from ears to tail. crown dish - callos (callos)- tripe stewed with black pudding, vegetables and spices. An alternative to meat can serve as a variety of cooked cod.

In cafes and restaurants in Madrid, it is customary to leave a tip of 10% of the bill. They also usually leave a small amount (1 euro) for tips for taxi drivers and maids.

What to see in Madrid in 1, 2 days

Madrid has not gained such great popularity among travelers, unlike Barcelona, ​​remaining in its shadow. But this does not mean that the capital of Spain has no cultural and historical value. Here, as in many popular tourist centers in Europe, there is something to see and do for the average tourist. We will talk about this in more detail in this article.

What to see on your own in Madrid in 1 day

For many tourists, Madrid is not the main purpose of the trip, but rather used as a transit point. This is logical, since, in principle, all its sights can be seen in 1-2, in extreme cases, 3 days. But from Madrid you can easily get to cities such as Barcelona, ​​Seville or Lisbon and Porto. In a word, the question of what to see in Madrid in a short time is very relevant.

And so, what to see and where to go in the capital of Spain on the 1st day? Here it is worth considering that this 1st day is often incomplete. Until we get to the airport, check into a hotel (most hotels check in at 13-14 hours), find where to eat, etc.

For Day 1, we have developed a special route that passes through the main attractions of the city and forms the first impression of Madrid.

Madrid route on the map

Plaza Puerto del Sol

It starts from Puerto del Sol - one of the main squares of Madrid and located in its very center. On the square is the Sol metro station, where 3 metro lines intersect.

Plaza Mayor

The next goal is Mayor Square. You can reach it in a straight line, along the street of the same name. We advise you to turn onto Espos and Mina street, and then wander a little. There are very colorful and atmospheric places.

Check out Santa Ana Square. You can stop at one of the many tapas bars, restaurants and cafes.

We go out to the colorful Mayor Square (Plaza Mayor) - this is the historical "heart" of Madrid. The area has a rectangular shape. There are several restaurants. Street musicians play in the evening.

San Miguel Market

After the square, visit San Miguel Market. This is a very interesting market with a huge assortment - the Madrid analogue of Boqueria in Barcelona.

Focused mainly on tourists. It sells tapas, seafood, fruits and vegetables, meat and jamon. There are several cafe counters where you can cook the above-mentioned seafood, pour sangria, wine or beer.

Great place to grab a bite to eat and generally have a good time.

Cathedral of Almudena

Then we move along Mayor Street (here, by the way, you can buy cheap souvenirs). The first important sight on our way - Cathedral Madrid - Almudena.

Don't be lazy and go inside, it's free.

Royal Palace

Then the famous Royal Palace of Madrid, one of the largest in Europe, appears before your eyes.

In front of the palace is the magnificent Plaza-Park Oriente. Be sure to take a walk here too.

You can also get inside the cathedral to see its rich interior decorations. To do this, you need to pay 10 euros and stand in a short queue.

Around the palace are picturesque parks and gardens - Sabatini and Campo del Moro. It's also worth a look here.

Madrid, as you know, is one of the greenest cities in Europe and there are a lot of park areas here.

Plaza of Spain

After a walk around the Royal Palace, we head to the Plaza de España. There are several interesting objects here. This is a monument to the famous Spanish writer Cervantes and his most famous heroes - Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. As well as two monumental structures - the 142-meter tower "Madrid" and the 117-meter building "Spain".

Gran Via

If you still have enough time and energy left, then from the Plaza de España we go out to the main avenue of Madrid - Gran Via. On the main "artery" of Madrid there are many cafes and restaurants, shops and boutiques, souvenir shops and many, many interesting things.

After walking 1.5 km along the Gran Via, we will exit to Cibeles Square to " business card"Madrid - Cibeles Palace.

You can end the day in the Retiro Park, which is just nearby. But if this day in Madrid is not your last, then it is better to postpone a walk in the park the next day.

Madrid - day 2

On the second day, we will not give a specific route, but simply list the places that are worth visiting. In what order to do this - decide for yourself, depending on where you left off.

Cable car (Teleferico de Madrid)

Be sure to ride cable car Madrid. For us personally, this is one of our favorite travel entertainments, which is not boring, because every time more and more new landscapes open up from the cabins.

The cable car in Madrid connects the city center with the Casa de Campo park. Travel time is about 10 minutes.

Prado Museum

The most popular museum in Madrid - the Prado - is one of the 20 most visited art museums peace. The Prado has a collection of fine art masterpieces from all over Europe (Flemish, Spanish, Italian, English, French, etc.)

Royal Botanic Garden

The Botanical Garden of Madrid contains over 5,000 plants different types: flowers, herbs, trees, palm trees, etc. There is a greenhouse with many types of cacti, vegetation of the humid tropics. Plant lovers should definitely check it out.

Retiro Park

The most famous park in Madrid is called Buen Retiro.

This place is popular with both locals and visitors to the city. The park has a small lake where you can go boating.

Prado Museum, Retiro Park and Botanical Garden are located next to each other, so it is convenient to visit these attractions in one day.

The cable car is located near Plaza España, so you can visit it on the first day, and transfer the walk along Gran Via to the second.

Excursions in Madrid

You can spend time in Madrid with interest by taking an excursion with Russian speaking guide. classical sightseeing tour around the city will cost only 20 euros, but also more unusual options.

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Insurance

To obtain a Schengen visa, as you know, the list of required documents includes an insurance policy for those traveling abroad.

When traveling to other countries where a visa is not required, obtaining an insurance policy for the safety of you and your family members will also not be superfluous, especially if you are traveling with children.

Tours

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