Madrid is a city of sun, wine, tanned macho and passionate flamenco. But you can go to this city not only for adventure, but also for new impressions, emotions and even knowledge. In travel agencies you will always be prompted by what monuments of Madrid worth visiting, where to stay and which hiking trails to master. But it's always nice to visit those places you already know about in advance, the meeting with which you anticipate. So, get acquainted with Madrid.
The main attraction of the city is the Museo del Prado (Prado Museum). Even to visit him alone, it is worth traveling to this city. It is one of the richest museums in the world. Although it is smaller than the Louvre or the Hermitage, but in its collections there are the canvases of Rubens, Rembrandt, Goya, Durer, Botticelli, Bosch and other great artists. $ $ On the day of visiting the museum, do not plan any other events, for the Prado Museum - this is a whole world, like the Vatican or the Uffizi Gallery in Italy, which requires a lot of free time to sink in. ±$ At the entrance to the museum, take a plan of the halls, where the routes for inspection of the paintings are indicated, the most outstanding masterpieces are highlighted. If you are not a connoisseur of painting, you will still be able to understand where the most valuable exhibits are located by the number of visitors crowded around the picture. The museum works every day from 9.00 to 20.00, except Mondays and public holidays. The cost of the ticket is € 4-8.
Another attraction of Madrid is not a museum, and not a temple, but ... a football team! Yes, it is here that you can see the legendary Real Madrid football club and enjoy first-class football. At the club there is a museum-storehouse, where all the awards of the royal club are collected for 100 years of its existence. The cost of the visit can cost around € 5.
For those who travel with children, Madrid also has an excellent place for recreation and entertainment. This is the park of Warner Brothers film company, which will appeal not only to children, but also to adults. The park covers an area of approximately 250 hectares and is conditionally divided into five thematic zones.
The main street of the park - Hollywood Boulevard (Hollywood Boulevard) can be accessed, for example, in Cartoon Village (the Village of Animation). There are heroes of animated films, and you can easily meet Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck. Another area - Super Heroes World - will introduce the world of superheroes, such as Superman or Batman. If you want to tickle your nerves, then welcome to the amusement area where you can ride on a roller coaster or visit haunted houses.
And worthy to finish the evening is of course a traditional Spanish dinner, with dishes of local cuisine, tart wine and incendiary flamenco. To fully enjoy the dance, it is better to choose restaurants near one of the Madrid scenes, which are called "tablao". The oldest "tablao" in the world is El Corral de la Moreria. Show programs have been organized here since 1956.
In any case, wherever you have to go, Madrid will leave an unforgettable impression of yourself.