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Here we explore some activities which can be done during different time of the day in Madrid. Tour the Prado Museum and see the works of great Spanish painters such as Goya, Velazquez, Murillo, and El Greco. It is one of the first galleries in the world with over 1,300 pictures of the world’s master painters. Do not miss the museum’s expansion by architect Rafael Moneo in the cloisters of the Jeronimos Church. Read the rest of this entry »

Madrid is the Spanish city that hosts numerous museums famous in the entire world; the Prado Museum is no exception as it is world renowned as being one of the most exquisite art galleries. It became famous due to the fact that it houses works belonging to famous painters from all over the world such as Diego Velasquez, Goya, Titian, Botticelli, Raphael, Rembrandt and even Poussin. Do not program your visit to the museum on Mondays because it is closed. Read the rest of this entry »

It is said that even the laziest person has an adventurous heart. Once in a while who does not love to take a break from the regular routines of life and have some fun? And if your idea of fun is travelling and seeing new places then even better.  Allow me to take the liberty to make a suggestion.  Take a trip to Madrid, the capital of Spain. You will find more than just bull fighting and Spanish football. The city has much to offer. Read the rest of this entry »

All work and no play make Jack a dull boy. The question is do you wish to be a dull Jack or do you want to break free from your routine life and visit a magnificent city that is rich with glorious history, splendid architecture and museums with a splendid collection of art and artefacts? Read the rest of this entry »

A Special Place in Europe
Spain is situated in Europe; to be more exact, it is situated in the Iberian Peninsula, together with Portugal. Spain is a very often-visited country. Read the rest of this entry »

The capital of Spain

Madrid is spread out on the meseta, central Spain’s highlands. Its location is perfect for its function, that is, to coordinate the eighteen autonomous regions of Spain. Madrid doesn’t have a very long history; it was only in 1561 that it became the capital of Spain. But those four hundred years have been enough to transform it into one of the most attractive cities in Spain. Read the rest of this entry »

Madrid is the highest capital in Europe, situated at an altitude of 646 meters. It is a cosmopolite city, with an excellent cuisine, an active night life, fashion, but most of all, Madrid is a cultural city. Read the rest of this entry »

Museum “Prado” presents the most beautiful part of the Venetian school and its most glorious period. It also has the largest collection of pictures on Rubens’ religious themes, the purest examples of realistic paintings Velasquez and Ribera as well as extraordinary pictures made by El Greco and Goya. Read the rest of this entry »

The Prado is easily the most popular sight visited by international tourists visiting Madrid, the capital of Spain. It can be found within the “golden triangle” of the city which also houses two other renowned galleries. The Prado Museum is the largest art gallery in the world and it is home to many world famous paintings, sculptures, illustrations, coins and art in other mediums.

In its vaults lie over 6,600 paintings, while only 2,000 of its 8,600 strong collection are on exhibit due to restricted exhibition space. All works exhibited at The Prado were created between the 12th century and the early 1800s and the works of Europe’s greatest Old Masters can be viewed there. Read the rest of this entry »

Madrid is the Spanish capital city placed centrally on the Iberian Peninsula, its excellent transport system and communications making it a hub for the surrounding regions. As the location of the Spanish governmental institutions and the place of residence of the Spanish Royal family, it is afforded great importance amongst Spain’s cities.

Madrid is also larger than any other city in Spain with a population of over 3 million inhabitants. Culturally, it is diverse with a rich mix of inhabitants from the Spanish diaspora, especially Latin America. Read the rest of this entry »