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- Madrid has a remarkable collection of museums. Most important are:
1) Museo del Prado (masterpieces of Velázquez, Goya, Murillo, El Greco,...)
2) Museo Reina Sofía (masterpieces of Picasso, Dalí and contemporary artists).
3) Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (private collection from the Middle Ages till our century).
- The best way to discover the city is to walk through its old streets.You will find the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and the Opera.
- The Retiro Park (119 hectares), in the center of Madrid, is a perfect place to relax and also to visit some art exhibitions.
- If you are more interested in shopping Madrid is the place to be. From exclusive designer shops till highstreet fashion, Madrid offers something for everybody.
- Nightlife is an essential part of the city: Madrid never sleeps. From the traditional tapas bar till trendy clubs....
- The famous monastery "El Escorial" is just an hour away from Madrid
- Due its central location, you can visit a lot of Spanish cities without travelling during hours and hours. In less than two hours, you can be in Avila, Toledo, Segovia, Alcala de Henares or Aranjuez
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