Things to do in Madrid

Medieval Madrid has to be experienced. The so called "Madrid of the Austrians" gives the aesthetic forms of Italian Renaissance a Spanish touch. The Plaza Mayor (main square) is one of the most traditional areas of the capital. Carry on through the Puerta del Sol, Plaza de la Villa, and the Plaza de Oriente, where you can visit the magnificent Royal Palace. Not to be missed is the Cibeles Fountain, where the beautiful Correos Building and the Bank of Spain are located. Further along is Puerta de Alcala which leads to the Retiro Park. This is one of Europe's most beautiful gardens and also includes the Crystal Palace and a large lake on which one can take boat rides.

One of the finest museums in the world can be found in Madrid - the Prado Museum, with great works of international and Spanish painters from the 12th century to the 18th century. Velazquez, Goya and El Greco are undoubtedly the three great attractions.

If you want to shop you're in for a treat. You will find plenty of boutiques and luxury shops in the Salamanca district. Madrid is also a good place to buy antiques. A Sunday morning spent in El Rastro (from 9am to 3pm), a picturesque flea market, is quite a unique experience, both entertaining and quaint.

Madrid has plenty of typical restaurants where the customer may try the tastiest and varied specialities of the traditional Spanish cuisine. Typical of Madrid is the cocido madrileño. There are also many modern restaurants where international cuisine is served. It is essential before dinner to go for a stroll and to have an aperitif. Ask for a "chato" (small glass of red or white wine), accompanied by "tapas" or "pinchos".

Madrid is quite different from any other European capital after dark. Apart from theatres, cinemas, concerts, operas, there are plenty of discotheques, music halls, night clubs, pubs etc. that go on throughout the night so you can literally "begin your day at night".

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