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The collection of works housed in this 18th-century palace represent the lifetime pastime of Swiss collector Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza and his Spanish wife Carmen. — goop
One of the world's greatest art museums. — Concierge
This famous square is in the heart of the city's historic district, built on the site of the old Plaza del Arrabal, which was home to the most popular market in the late 15th century. — Time Out
The vast majority of his collection consists of stiff 16th- to 18th-century religious portraits and scenes. — Let's Go
An easy stroll from Puerta del Sol, the Fine Arts Museum is located in the restored and remodeled 17th-century baroque palace of Juan de Goyeneche. — Frommer's
This impressionist artist...was unequalled in knowing how to convey the dazzling light of the Mediterranean coast. — Michelin Guide
Spain's national museum of 20th century art. The jewel in the museum's crown is Picasso's "Guernica". — Condé Nast Traveler
No longer occupied by royalty, but still used for state occasions, Madrid's Royal Palace stands on a ridge above the Manzanares River and Campo del Moro park. — Frommer's
No matter which way you look at it, there’s something incongruous about finding the Templo de Debod in the Parque de la Montaña northwest of Plaza de España. — Lonely Planet
This elegant opera house hosts numerous events, mostly opera and ballet. — Condé Nast Traveler
Originally a playground for the Spanish monarchs and their guests, this park extends over 140 hectares (350 acres). — Frommer's
Picasso’s Guernica, depicting Franco’s bombing of civilians in Guernica during the civil war, one of the most celebrated antiwar paintings of all time, makes its permanent home here. — Travel + Leisure
This museum traces the evolution of dress in Spain, from old royal burial garments (very few of which remain) through the introduction of French fashion by Felipe V. — Fodor's
Its plain, brick-and-stone facade hides paintings by Francisco de Zurbarán, Titian, and Pieter Brueghel the Elder. — Fodor's
This attractively landscaped zoo is located slap bang in the heart of the Casa de Campo — Time Out
The easiest and most fun way to get to this huge nature park is to take the cable car. The park is located beyond the Manzanares River, in an area reforested on the orders of Philip II in 1559. — Michelin Guide
Madrid's oldest square, home to the city's main market place in Muslim and early medieval times, contains three noteworthy buildings — Time Out
Today vendors sell everything from fresh pastas and homemade pastries to cooking utensils. Stop by the cafe, tapas bar, or pastry shop for an inexpensive lunch. — Frommer's
This palatial building showcases 60,000 textiles, pieces of furniture—including some installed in reconstructed period rooms—jewelry, ceramics, glass, crystal, and metalwork items. — Fodor's
Once connected to the Royal Palace by an underground passageway, this Augustinian convent now houses less than a dozen nuns. — Fodor's
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