1st visit to madrid

A trip from December 27, 2006 to January 01, 2007, travelling to Madrid
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Madrid
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12/27/2006 to 01/01/2007
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Unscheduled - Madrid

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There are many ways to spend your time and money at this attractive central square: stroll around and admire the arc …
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Plaza Mayor
Southwest of the Puerta del Sol
Madrid, 28013
Spain
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An ideal place to enjoy Cous Cous , Tagine or the house speciality - Meshoui (barbecued lamb). The interior is …
Restaurant
Calle Recoletos, 5
Madrid, 28001
Spain
+34 91 435 0828
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This is Madrid's busiest and best-known street. Wide sidewalks, impressive buildings and proximity to the centre mak …
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Gran V a
Calle Gran Via
Madrid, 28013
Spain
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Madrid's cathedral took over 100 years to build, due to political conflicts, wars and a lack of financial resources. …
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Catedral de la Almudena
Calle de Bailen
Madrid, 28013
Spain
Notes
Winter: 9a-9p M-Su
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Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) is the most popular and commercial area in the old town. Five hundred years ago it was jus …
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Puerta del Sol
Plaza Puerta del Sol
Madrid, 28013
Spain
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Considered one of the world's most important art galleries, it exhibits paintings by Goya, Velázquez, Murillo, Zurba …
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Museo Nacional del Prado (Prado Museum)
Paseo del Prado
Madrid, 28014
Spain
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Young families from Madrid love coming here to visit the six different adventure zones full of activities: Naturalez …
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Parque de Atracciones
Calle Del Campo
Madrid, 28041
Spain
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Don't be surprised to find this cafe packed with people at 5am, everyone crowded around the marble-topped tables …
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Pasadizo de San Gines
Madrid, 28013
Spain
+34 91 365 6546
Notes
6p-7a M-Su
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The main stage is used for a wide variety of shows including drama (especially contemporary Spanish), ballet, zarzue …
Entertainment
Centro Cultural de la Villa
Plaza de Colón, 4
Madrid, 28046
Spain
Notes
Box Office: 11a-1:30p
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It offers a great selection of shops including Jose María Moreno for shoes and bespoke shirts at Artesanos Camiseros …
Shopping
Laurel de Princesa (El)
Princesa, 47
Madrid, 28010
Spain
Notes
10a-8p M-Sa
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The most famous people and events in Spanish history are displayed in remarkably life-like wax models. The crime sec …
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Museo de Cera
Recoletos, 41
Madrid, 28004
Spain
Notes
10a-2:30p, 4:30p-8:30p M-F, 10a-8:30p Sa-Su
http://www.museoceramadrid.com/
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Two modern sculptures commemorate the discovery of the Americans in this central square. You'll see Joaquín Vaquero …
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Plaza de Col n
Calle de Puerto Serrano
Madrid, 28045
Spain
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Considered one of the world's most important art galleries, it exhibits paintings by Goya, Velázquez, Murillo, Zurba …
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Museo Nacional del Prado (Prado Museum)
Paseo del Prado
Madrid, 28014
Spain
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This former royal residence houses a fantastic collection of paintings (Velázquez, Caravaggio and Goya), sculpture, …
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Palacio Real (Royal Palace)
Calle de Bailen
Madrid, 28013
Spain
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It's known as the "lungs of Madrid" and few cities can boast such a large park (118 hectares) in such a central loca …
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Parque del Buen Retiro
Plaza de la Independencia, s/n
Madrid, 28001
Spain
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Madrid hosted an exhibition on the Philippine Islands in 1887 and the same architect who created the nearby Palacio …
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Palacio de Cristal
Paseo Duque de Fernán Núñez, s/n
Madrid, 28012
Spain
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Another majestic work of art commissioned by King Carlos III to ennoble the city. This time his architects chose to …
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Cibeles (La)
Plaza de Cibeles
Madrid, 28014
Spain
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You might wonder why a city like Madrid—which couldn't be further from the sea—has a lighthouse. This huge, circular …
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Faro de Madrid
Calle de la Princessa
Madrid, 28015
Spain
Notes
Mid Sep-May: 10a-2p, 5p-7p Tu-Su, 10:30a-5:30p Sa-Su
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If you're in any way attracted to the exciting, complicated and colourful world of bullfighting, you'll love this mu …
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Calle de Alcalá 237
Madrid, 28028
Spain
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This is one of the most popular museums in the city, frequented as much by locals as tourists. The lovely building i …
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Museo del Ferrocarril
Paseo de las Delicias, 61
Madrid, 28045
Spain
Notes
10a-3p Tu-Su
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Built of granite, glass and metal, the angle at which these towers lean is simply spectacular. They're 27 stories hi …
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Torres KIO (Puerta de Europa)
Plaza de Castilla, s/n
Madrid, 28046
Spain
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This park was the 18th-century home belonging to one of Madrid's aristocratic families. The main palace houses paint …
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Avenida de la Alameda de Osuna
Madrid, 28042
Spain
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Founded in 1902, the club's teams had to play in a variety of venues throughout the city until this stadium was buil …
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Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (El)
Avenida de Concha Espina 1
Madrid, 28036
Spain
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princessofgorgeous_n... (View princessofgorgeous_n...'s trips)
what are the other attractions nearby palacio real? and where is planet hollywood and hardrock cafe located?
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Too many people waste time resting and what not when visiting a new place. I am glad to see that other people are interested in culture and sights, even if it takes 5 full days!
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