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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía vs Royal Palace of Madrid

Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Terraza Museo Reina Sofia ranks significantly better than Royal Palace of Madrid. Terraza Museo Reina Sofia comes in at 79 with accolades from 6 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Afar Magazine.

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
8 / 10
Calle de santa isabel 52, Madrid
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Time Out Time Out
"This is a must for art fans and an essential part of Madrid's Art Triangle." Full review
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The Reina Sofía's great jewel is unquestionably 'Guernica'
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Spain's national museum of 20th century art. The jewel in the museum's crown is Picasso's "Guernica"." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Glass elevators take visitors floor to floor for stunning exhibit after exhibit." Full review
goop goop
"Head to the museum for its contextualized permanent collection of Spanish and international masters, and then go to the Parque del Retiro." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Set in a massive 18th-century hospital building dramatically expanded by architect Jean Nouvel a decade ago, Spain’s official modern and contemporary art museum can seem like a daylong undertaking." Full review
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Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
8 / 10
Calle Bailen, 28071 Madrid
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Concierge Concierge
"The official residence of Spain's royal family (now only used to host official ceremonies) was commissioned in 1738 by King Felipe V."
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Palace admission is free to European Union residents on Wednesdays
Frommer's Frommer's
"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." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Inside, every wall, ceiling, and floor either is a work of art, or hosts works of art." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"If you spent your childhood dreaming of princesses, knights, and dragons, the Palacio Real, Madrid’s own royal palace, will be your dream come true." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"From the outside, the dramatic scale of the palace is so impressive. But inside it has such texture and detail." Full review
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