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Madrid possesses a wealth of cultural attractions, with many museums, art galleries and palaces. This guide gives you some information about the city so that you can fly to Madrid in the luxury holidays of your private jet aircraft.
With architecture from as old as the 10th and 11th century, Madrid is characterised by intense cultural and artistic activity. Madrid is also a great place to see the traditional Spanish arts with the largest bullring in Spain at Las Ventas and a flamenco scene on a par with the traditional flamenco cities of the south. Moreover, with hundreds of theatre shows, opera etc., Madrid is an ideal option for a weekend break.
Attractions to enjoy in Madrid:
Prado Museum - The Prado is one of the world's most famous art museums. It contains masterpieces from the 12th to the 19th century making it one of the most visited Madrid tourist attractions.
Reina Sofia Art Museum - The Reina Sofia art museum is a part of Madrid's Golden Triangle' of famous museums. You can find extremely important collections of 20th and 21st century art. Picasso's would famous Guernica is included in this museum. Moreover, it also houses the works of Miro and Dal.
Retiro Park - Plaza de Independencia It is one of the most popular spots among tourists. Retiro Park is a wonderful oasis of calm to the East of the centre of Madrid. The park was once a palace garden. This park also contains a boating lake with many majestic fountains.
Palacio Real - Street: Bailn - The Palacio Real is a massive and impressive building constructed during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is the official residence of the Spanish Royal family. You can witness lavish halls, banqueting rooms, the throne room, residential areas and the Royal Armoury and Royal Pharmacy with beautiful gardens and courtyards.
Museo Sorolla - It is a must see attraction for the art enthusiast. The Valencian artist, Joaqun Sorolla, lived and worked here. Today the mansion guards the works of Spain's foremost Impressionist painter.
Museo de Amrica - This museum holds the finest collection of pre-Columbian art and artefacts in Europe. You can also see the articles that were brought back at the time of the Spanish Conquest and also that have been donated by various Latin American countries.
Apart from the museums and galleries, there are other interesting sights in Madrid, such as, the stylish old railway station which was built in 1851 and named the 'Station of Noon', the famous bullring etc. Car Rental
A trip in Spain would be incomplete without a visit to a Tapas bar. In Spanish cuisine, Tapas is the name used to describe a wide variety of appetizers or snacks. These could be cold, such as mixed olives and cheese and the warmer option could be chopitos and paella.
