Top things to Do in Madrid
Visit Madrid - Top things to do in Madrid Rich culture, lively nightlife, striking splendor, delicious Spanish cuisine and a wealth of historical sites including art museums are some of the reasons that Madrid is a must-see. Most travelers are delighted by the historic sights and the Spanish empire’s background that spanned the globe in the 16th and 17th centuries, but there is plenty to appreciate. Below are some of the city’s draws that won’t leave you the same. Start with the Prado With its great exhibit, the Prado is amongst the World’s prominent art museums. It features an overwhelming collection of masterpieces done by artists from different countries. Velazquez and El Greco represent Spain, Titian, Caravaggio, Tintoretto and Botticelli form the Italian contingent and Low Countries are represented by Rubens, Van Dyck and Rembrandt. Plaza Mayor Put up in the early-1600s, Plaza Mayor is a handsome renaissance square. It is completely sequestered by historic three-storey residential buildings. This square has nine entrances and dotted by multiple cafes where you can have a cup of coffee while enjoying a match for Real Madrid football club. If not that you can stroll up to the 400-year-old bronze statue of King Philip III. Mercado San Miguel From Plaza Mayor, you can extend the adventure to Mercado San Miguel. This art nouveau marketplace dates to 1916. Read the full article
