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
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