Parque del Retiro
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This is a must when you visit Madrid. Whether it's to soak up the sun, to take in the colours of the fall, to feel the melancholy of winter or the joy of spring. At the northern end of the park you can't miss the huge boating lake, where you can enjoy the monument to King Alfonso XII from the water. The Crystal Palace nearby is also worth visiting.
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Gourmet Experience Gran Via
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5
Located on the top floor of the shopping-giant El Corte Inglés, this place is sure to surprise you the first time you arrive. While the shelves are packed with boxes, tins and glasses of heavenly treats, the restaurant area offers everything from tapas, to pizza, seafood and icecream. Take your pick and take in the view of Gran Via and Callao.
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One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid
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6 h
Languages
French, English, Spanish
Rastro de Madrid
Shopping
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This authentic open air market comes to live every Sunday in the most popular and picturesque area of the old town, which is a must-see in it's own right, but undoubtedly better on sunny, crowded Sundays! You will find all types of products, varying for old furniture (vintage-seekers will love) to clothes, food and unimaginable stuff!
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Palacio de Cristal
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3
The palace originally contained tropical plants from the Philippines, but is now used for exhibitions hosted by the popular art-museum Reina Sofia. Therefore you will happen to find abstract art under the beautiful dome, which is free to visit. Outside and around you can find buskers playing background music for this idyllic setting.
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Azotea Círculo de Bellas Artes
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The view from here is a can't miss when visiting Madrid. Enjoy refreshments from the rooftop bar, and chill out in the big lounge style couches. You will find good space to move around, which makes it easier to find a perfect shot of the capital's skyline - with architectural highlights like Palacio de Cibeles and the Metropolis building.
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Matadero Madrid
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4
Great concerts and festivals, open air spaces and trendy bars, astonishing theatre plays, amazing exhibitions, excellent cinema programs, vibrant design and music centers...all this and more in a huge space that gathers a dozen buildings serving as a good example of Madrid's new architecture dealing with recycled and pre-existing elements.
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Palacio de Cibeles
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3
It's free to enter and the building is definitely worth visiting for it's interior alone. Other than the townhall, this magnificent palace also hosts the cultural hub CentroCentro, which offers galleries and events. Spend two euros and get and amazing view from the tower, and finish your visit off with a drink at the lounge-style rooftop terrace.
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Edificio Metrópolis
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You can't miss this beautiful Beaux-Arts style building, which stands on the corner between Calle de Alcalá and Gran Vía. It's a great challenge for photographers to find the right angle and the right light, as the building is an amazing sight both day and night. Besides the Metropolis Building, the area surrounding it is full of great shots.
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Atocha trainstation
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The Atocha building is beautiful seen from the outside, but the real wonder hides inside. A minor rainforest, with full-size palmtrees stretching their leafs towards the roof covering the giant hall. A spectacular contrast to all the iron and the marketstalls underneath. You will also find a small pond crowded with hundreds of turtles.
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Templo de Debod
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5
This is a good place to find peace between exploring the busy streets and Plaza de España nearby. This original temple was a gift from the Egyptian state in 1968, after Spain helped Egypt preserve and save other temples along the Nile. From here you have a beautiful view to the Royal Palace, and it's one of the best places to watch the sunset.
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Cines Princesa
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4
Cines Princesa is a part of Cines Renoir, that offers movies in both the original languages and Spanish. More than just the classic blockusters, the main focus is on cultural movies from different countries. A good experience whether you want to find movies in English or practice your Spanish.
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Prado Pinacoteque
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1
Because remember us the glorious Spain period.
El Prado is between the three more important museums in the world; got 3000 pictures, just 300 are in exhibition and between then there is one can't be seen any other place, you got it: is Velázquez, and from him Las Meninas is a lesson of style!
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Yelmo Cines Ideal 3D
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5
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There are plenty of reasons why this should be your favourite cinema. Firstly, it's only a stone's throw away from Sol square. Secondly, 3D films don't cost more than 2D films. Last but not least, on Wednesday films are half price!
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Museo Sorolla
Things To Do
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4
Apart from being an oasis of peace and quiet in the bustling city, it is very intimate place. If you don't feel like walking around in a museum for hours on end but want to get to know Spanish art, then this is your destination. You can visit this small museum in an hour.
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Caixa Forum
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Just the building itself is well worth a visit. Don't forgot to check out the staircase and the café on the top floor. The exhibitions tend to be of a very high standard and encompass architecture, cinema, beauty arts, visual arts, etc.
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