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Parque del RetirovsMuseo Arqueologico Nacional
Both are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Retiro Park ranks significantly better than National Archeological Musuem. Retiro Park comes in at #6 in Madrid with accolades from 5 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Parque del Retiro
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Independent Frommer's
Between C. Alfonso XII and Avenida de Menendez Pelayo, Madrid
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Fodor's "Madrid's crowning park is a vast expanse of green encompassing formal gardens, fountains, lakes, exhibition halls, children's play areas, outdoor cafés, and a Puppet Theater." Full review
Frommer's "Originally a playground for the Spanish monarchs and their guests, this park extends over 140 hectares (350 acres)." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the few vestiges of the 17th-century Palacio del Buen Retiro, this somewhat austere building overlooking the Parque del Buen Retiro is run as an academic library." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Madrid’s answer to New York’s Central Park is a warren of paths carved in green with a large, central man-made lake and plenty of space (330 acres) for lolling about." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A green space where... you can row on the (artificial) lake under the indifferent gaze of King Alfonso XI, or join the locals running along the pathways." Full review
The Telegraph "Originally the gardens of a royal palace, the Retiro is now Madrid’s main park, with a boating lake, cafés and exhibition venues." Full review
Afar Magazine "The biggest park in the Spanish capital, Retiro is a great destination where you could spend the better part of your day." Full review
Independent "Madrid’s sprawling, elegantly faded green space, Parque de El Retiro, hugs the main avenue that leads to the city’s two biggest art museums as well as the main city station, Atocha."
Frommer's "It covers 140 hectares of lawns, lakes, and woodland...the park offers gentle recreational activities for everyone" Full review
Museo Arqueologico Nacional Frommer's Michelin Guide Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Serrano, 13, Madrid
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Frommer's "This stately mansion is a storehouse of artifacts from the prehistoric to the baroque." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The finest archaeological museum in Spain." Full review
Fodor's "Three large floors filled with Spanish relics, artifacts, and treasures ranging from ancient history to the 19th century. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "What's the story here?
A royal decree by Queen Isabella II led to the development of Museo Arqueológico Nacional, which contains an impressive collection of decorative art and archaeological pieces from the royal families" Full review
Lonely Planet "The showpiece National Archaeology Museum contains a sweeping accumulation of artefacts behind its towering facade." Full review
