DK Eyewitness Top 10 Madrid (Pocket Travel Guide)

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A bustling yet intimate city, Madrid exudes culture and creativity in its world-class art galleries, atmospheric tapas bars, glorious gardens and historic plazas. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel e-guide ensures you'll find your way around Madrid with absolute ease. Our updated Top 10 travel e-guide breaks down the best of Madrid into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, places to eat and shops. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak You'll discover: - Nine easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Madrid's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the Palacio Real, Museo Nacional del Prado, Plaza Mayor, Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande, El Rastro, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Parque del Retiro, Museo Arqueológico Nacional and El Escorial. - Madrid's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities and things to do for free - Practical advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe CONTENTS Top 10 Madrid Highlights Welcome to Madrid Exploring Madrid Madrid Highlights Palacio Real Museo Nacional del Prado Plaza Mayor Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande El Rastro Museo Nacional Thyssen- Bornemisza Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía Parque del Retiro Museo Arqueológico Nacional El Escorial The Top 10 of Everything Moments in History Museums and Galleries Architectural Sights Parks and Gardens Sporting Venues Off the Beaten Track Children’s Attractions Entertainment Venues Bars Tapas Bars Restaurants Shops with a Spanish Theme Madrid for Free Festivals and Events Madrid Area by Area Around Paseo del Prado Salamanca and Recoletos Downtown Madrid Royal Madrid Old Madrid Chueca and Malasaña Comunidad de Madrid Streetsmart Getting Around Practical Information Places to Stay General Index Acknowledgments Phrase Book Street Index