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  • Maria Pisani
    Island of Malta, Malta3 contributions
    Review of: Prado National Museum
    Great artworks
    Beautiful museum with great art works from the great masters. Last visited around 40 years ago. Very well spread out and great service from every member of the museum.. We need a wheelchair to see it in comfort and that made it so relaxing since its such a large museum. Only queued for a few minutes before opening for tickets.
    Written May 16, 2022
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  • Eralco
    United Kingdom66 contributions
    Review of: Parque del Retiro
    A must see in madrid
    Absolutely loved this park. So beautiful and really could spend a day wondering around seeing all the statues, ponds etc. great place for a picnic and to relax too.
    Written May 16, 2022
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  • Superdriver
    Stevenage, UK75 contributions
    Review of: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
    Not much to see at the moment!
    The whole stadium is being renovated and so hoardings all around. We got off the hop on hop off bus for a while just to soak in the atmosphere as it was a match day and therefore couldnt have tour. Do check before you travel as I think the renovations will be ongoing for a while and therefore tours are not operating at the moment
    Written May 5, 2022
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  • Diane G
    Temecula, CA282 contributions
    Review of: Royal Palace of Madrid
    Beautiful palace still in use.
    This palace is beautifully decorated and you can't help but be in awe of the enormous chandeliers throughout the tour. Although the King and his family do not reside here, it is still used for business purposes and welcoming dignitaries. The furniture and rooms are just lovely.
    Written May 16, 2022
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  • HarrodTravels
    Puerto del Rosario, Spain65 contributions
    Review of: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
    Very enjoyable wide range of artists
    We loved it, plenty of benches to sit and expositions to enjoy. No issue taking photos in the gallery. Free cloakroom service.
    Written May 14, 2022
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  • Diane G
    Temecula, CA282 contributions
    Review of: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
    Picasso pieces are stunning
    Being a Picasso fan, I was anxious to view the art in this museum and was not disappointed. A different style of artists than the Prado, this museum is naturally more modern and delightful. 2 hours was sufficient to me.
    Written May 16, 2022
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  • Nickie3015
    London, UK74 contributions
    Review of: Museo Sorolla
    Lovely paintings and home of Sorolla
    We got tickets having seen the London Sorolla exhibition and just loved his work. Definitely worth a visit to both the museum and the gardens. Not overly busy and very beautiful.
    Written May 11, 2022
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  • francien2015
    Rotterdam, The Netherlands1,008 contributions
    Review of: Gran Via
    Shopping spree
    The Gran via is the Broadway of madrid a lot of shops and theatres. We had a hotel there which was a great location to visit Madrid
    Written May 13, 2022
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  • DHM1954
    Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom6 contributions
    Review of: Plaza Mayor
    The paella was rubbish
    We were joined on our visit to the Plaza by dozens of armed police and about 20 Manchester City fans in jovial mood. The square is a big place so there was room for all of us. As the fans were in the process of heading off to one of the most remarkable defeats of all time, we decided to dine at one of the outdoor restaurants. The service was good but the food did not match either the ambience of the surroundings, or the incredible comeback of Real Madrid later in the evening.
    Written May 10, 2022
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  • NTXTravelBug60
    Dallas, TX109 contributions
    Review of: Museo Arqueologico Nacional
    Interesting Archaelogy Museum
    I would preface this by saying, "may not be for everyone". But I loved it.

    I'm not sure how much in the exhibits was original artifacts vs. reconstructions--if they were originals, it's impressive. There is a video at the beginning that takes you from prehistory in Spain through now--this is only my second trip to Spain, so I wasn't aware of the very early human occupation of the Iberian peninsula, or the may influences on the Peninsula from various outside areas.

    I found the exhibits well laid out. The Roman part of the museum was particularly good--surprising # of mosaics from Navarre, and a beautiful atrium layout of Roman sculptures and artifacts.

    I had trouble using the museum's app--I tried to download it, but every time I tried to play a selection, it would act like I never told it to download, so I finally gave up. However, their were plenty of written explanations in both Spanish and English, so I went with that. I wouldn't bother with the app. there were no audioguides available when we were there.
    Written April 22, 2022
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  • Helen C
    Vancouver, Canada3 contributions
    Review of: Barrio de Salamanca
    Relaxing walking
    Shop district with trendy shops and nice streets to walk on a sunny afternoon. Plenty of cafes to stop by and located close to several attractions. Recommended after visiting one of the several good museums of Madrid
    Written April 18, 2022
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  • kospapmr
    Athens, Greece120 contributions
    Review of: La Latina
    Beautiful neighborhood for nightlife
    Very beautiful and touristic neighborhood in Madrid. Well known for it's nightlife and artistic streets. In addition, you must pay a visit on Sunday morning when there is the local market El rastro.
    Written April 7, 2022
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  • Allan C
    Ipswich, UK479 contributions
    Review of: Plaza de Cibeles
    Impressive, if usually busy junction.
    Attractive open space when not filledwith traffic where the Calle Alcala crosses the Paseo de Castellaneo. Several attractive buildings and an impressive fountain in the middle with a Celtic like figure i a chariot. You may be pushed tlo get a decent photo of the fountain.
    Written May 2, 2022
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  • Kimkf2014
    Denver, CO207 contributions
    Review of: Mercado San Miguel
    Great Way To Begin Your Trip In Madrid
    We visited this market on our first night in Madrid. It was a great way to introduce us to the foods of Madrid. It has a beautiful atmosphere and it was so much fun to walk around and sample the many offerings the stalls had to give. It can be very crowded and can be hard to find a seat, especially if you have more than two people in your group. We went twice on our week visit to Madrid. Once for dinner, and once for tapas and drinks before going on to our dinner destination. I felt it was best to go for just tapas and drinks.
    Written May 12, 2022
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  • dena f
    Oxfordshire, UK258 contributions
    Review of: Parque Madrid Río
    Made for Movers
    A great open space with a wide trail for walking, running, or cycling. There were a number of smaller playgrounds along the route and you really only have to cross 1 major road along a 6km stretch. We rented a family cycle from Eco Moving Sports at an hourly rate and joined the crowd along the river.
    Written November 13, 2021
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