bjorn koch's travel guide to madrid

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Travel Guide Madrid Prado Museum Madrid is commonly referred to as one of Europe’s most artistic cities. With a wide range of museums like that of the Prado Museum, it’s not difficult to see why. Within this art gallery lies tens of thousands of European paintings, sculptures, and drawings, all ranging from the 12th century to the early 19th century. Buen Retiro Park Another landmark one must see when visiting Madrid is Buen Retiro Park. This 350acre park houses Madrid’s finest gardens and monuments, along with a shimmering pond that allows kayaking and boating. Throughout the park, you will come across many street performers such as musicians, fortune tellers, dancers, and much more. The bustling social life can resemble that of an entire city within the confines of towering trees and stunning flowers. Any Restaurant Running through alleyways and cobblestone streets lies some of Madrid’s greatest restaurants. If you’re not immediately drawn by these dining places’ personal advertisers, the smell alone is enough to stop you in your tracks. With authentic foods like tapas, paella, tortilla espaniola, and jamon, this city’s menu could greatly expand your palate. The Nightlife Once the sun sets, the city becomes more alive than ever. After a large midday meal followed by an afternoon nap, or siesta, Madrid’s rejuvenated nightlife becomes one of the most active in the country. Aside from the hundreds of bars and nightclubs, you can find a wide range of entertainment; one of the most popular being flamenco. This beautiful artform entails graceful yet fierce dancers in long, flowing dresses, accompanied by jaw droppingly skilled guitarists. The talent and dedication to their craft that these performers possess is truly a sight to see.

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Page 1: Bjorn Koch's Travel Guide to Madrid

Travel Guide

Mad r i dby Bjorn Koch

Prado MuseumMadrid is commonly referred to as

one of Europe’s most artistic cities.

With a wide range of museums like

that of the Prado Museum, it’s not

difficult to see why. Within this art

gallery lies tens of thousands of

European paintings, sculptures, and

drawings, all ranging from the 12th

century to the early 19th century.

Buen Retiro ParkAnother landmark one must see

when visiting Madrid is Buen Retiro

Park. This 350­acre park houses

Madrid’s finest gardens and

monuments, along with a

shimmering pond that allows

kayaking and boating. Throughout

the park, you will come across

many street performers such as

musicians, fortune tellers, dancers,

and much more. The bustling social

life can resemble that of an entire

city within the confines of towering

trees and stunning flowers.

In the heart of Spain lies one of thecountry’s most renowned cities for itsbeautifully architectured buildings,

exquisite dining, and welcoming people;Madrid. A trip to this capital city could be

one of the most visually stunningvacations you will ever experience.

Any RestaurantRunning through alleyways and

cobblestone streets lies some of

Madrid’s greatest restaurants. If

you’re not immediately drawn by

these dining places’ personal

advertisers, the smell alone is

enough to stop you in your tracks.

With authentic foods like tapas,

paella, tortilla espaniola, and jamon,

this city’s menu could greatly expand

your palate.

The NightlifeOnce the sun sets, the city becomes

more alive than ever. After a large

midday meal followed by an

afternoon nap, or siesta, Madrid’s

rejuvenated nightlife becomes one of

the most active in the country. Aside

from the hundreds of bars and

nightclubs, you can find a wide range

of entertainment; one of the most

popular being flamenco. This

beautiful artform entails graceful yet

fierce dancers in long, flowing

dresses, accompanied by jaw­

droppingly skilled guitarists. The

talent and dedication to their craft

that these performers possess is truly

a sight to see.