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Madrid You might still have the supposition that Barcelona is the place to be when it comes down to impressive cultural sights. Well, you're wrong then. It will take you at least several days to see all landmarks, museums, galleries and parks in Madrid. When wandering through the old centre, check out Calle and Plaza Mayor (medieval Madrid) which is lined by beautiful buildings and various old (impressively ornamented) churches. Relax at one of the many terraces on the old plazas. The city has several green spots, so there will always be a park or garden where you can relax a bit and watch the world go by. The Retiro Park is worth checking out with its rose gardens and Crystal Palace. The Crystal Palace is only one of the many palaces in Madrid. The Palacio Real, the Palace of the Royal Family, takes the second place on the list of most visited sights in Madrid. The undeniable number one attraction still is a visit to the three museums centred around Paseo del Prado. First, there is the Prado with its impressive and extensive both Spanish and international collection. Besides that, you can see the work of the famous Spanish masters, such as Picasso, Miro and Dali, in the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. Last but certainly not least is the equally impressive Thyyssen Bornemisza Museum, located in the Villahermosa Palace. These three museums are probably the most popular ones, but only a small section of what Madrid has to offer when it comes down to museums.
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