#FlyWashington Magazine Fall 2018 | Page 27

I f the only thing to see in Madrid was the Prado Museum art collection, it would still be worth the trip. Happily, there’s much more to see and do in Spain’s capital city beyond that must-see museum, as it is a place steeped in history dating back to 865 AD. Today, this vibrant metropolis is a heady mix of old and new, with ancient edifices juxtaposed against strikingly modern buildings, countless restaurants, bars, and nightclubs with fantastic Spanish tile peppering every block. Plaza de Las Ventas Credit: Béatrice Prève CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE AUTUMN 2018 25 FLYWASHINGTON.COM