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Madrid, Spain
MADRID'S PALACIO REAL: western Europe's largest palace (Corel)

Madrid Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • See art by El Greco, Rubens, Goya, and others at the world-class Museo del Prado
  • Tour the expanded Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, one of the world's largest modern art museums
  • Bike through the Parque de Retiro, Madrid's city oasis
  • Attend a flamenco performance
  • Bargain for finds at El Rastro, a flea market

Madrid Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Fine art and flamenco are signatures of Madrid, Spain's capital. In decades past, Barcelona, with its diversity and flash, seemed to overshadow Madrid, but not any longer. With a futuristic $100 million addition to the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia as well as stylish restaurants serving way more than tapas, Madrid's on a fast track to trendy.

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Hotels

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Hotel Ritz Madrid
Plaza De La Lealtad 5
Madrid, Spain
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 1.2 Miles
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The Westin Palace, Madrid
Plaza de las Cortes, 7
Madrid, Spain
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 1.3 Miles
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InterContinental MADRID
PASEO DE LA CASTELLANA 49
Madrid, Spain
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 2.5 Miles
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Attractions

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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Santa Isabel 52
Madrid, Spain
Distance: 0.8 Miles (from destination center)
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Museo del Prado
Paseo del Prado
Madrid, Spain
Distance: 1.1 Miles (from destination center)
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Palacio Real (Royal Palace)
Plaza de Oriente
Calle de Bailén 2
Madrid, Spain
Distance: 2.0 Miles (from destination center)
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Madrid Vacation Rentals

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Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Full kitchen, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Towels
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A traditional Spanish rural house full of charm with the possibility to rent the entire house. Fully equipped
Bedrooms: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, CD Player, Central heating, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Hot Tub, Iron, Laundry, Microwave, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Smoking OK, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, Utensils
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MADRID, SPAIN
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Swimming Pool
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