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Madrid / Spain

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The six-column neoclassical Velázquez portico of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, with the Velázquez statue in front of it on the Paseo del Prado — Photo: Emilio J. Rodríguez-Posada, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Author Emilio J. Rodríguez-Posada · CC BY-SA 2.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Madrid, Spain, for the best experience?Late April into May, or late September into October — AEMET's 1981-2010 normals for the Madrid-Retiro station put July's average daily high at 90°F (32.1°C) against…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Madrid on a first visit?Give the Prado a full half-day and go in paying nothing — general admission is €15.00, reduced admission €7.50, and entry to the Collection is free during the last two…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Madrid, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat the city's own slow dishes rather than generic Spanish tapas — cocido madrileño, callos a la madrileña and the bocadillo de calamares are Madrid-specific, and the…

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