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Callan Callan Wilson Post Count: 2 Msg: #1 191 days ago, May 22nd 2009 | i am plannin to go to madrid in spain and i would like too know about all the monuments worth seeing | Kaylz Kayleigh Post Count: 2 Msg: #2 191 days ago, May 22nd 2009 | i would recomend Casa de la Panaderķa or the Walls of Madrid. | Vinovat Sudarynya Jonathan Campion Post Count: 701 Msg: #3 191 days ago, May 22nd 2009 | Callan and Kayleigh, | TravelBlog has an "Other Travel Sites" forum: if you have places in Madrid that you would like to bring to TravelBlog users' attention, please nominate one of you to post a link on that forum. Jon Rat on the Road Kris and Kate Post Count: 432 Msg: #4 189 days ago, May 23rd 2009 | Hi | Madrid is a relatively small capital and you can see the monuments in a day or so. I would suggest you just buy a guidebook on arrival and go from there. The Travel Camel Shane Dallas Post Count: 1036 Msg: #5 183 days ago, May 30th 2009 | If you are into art galleries, the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza are fantastic. If you prefer modern art, then head to the Sofia. Modern art doesn't set my world alight so I was underwhelmed by its collection. | I'd also suggest having a look at the Royal Palace and the Plaza Mayor. Madrid has some amazing buildings, so if you like classical architecture, there will be plenty to gaze at and photograph. As a day trip, visit the Monastery at Escorial - it is easily reached by train which then transfers to a waiting public bus. The building complex is a gargantuan array of rooms and corridors - it should not be missed. Emily Liedel Emily Liedel Post Count: 13 Msg: #6 72 days ago, September 17th 2009 | There are lots of things to see in Madrid, and I have to agree that the museums are a highlight. I would probably not visit Madrid without visiting the three museums (Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia). The Retiro park is also something that shouldn't be missed. <snip> | As far as day trips, only do them if you have time. Toledo is also a good day trip (plus, only 1/2 an hour away on the high speed train). If you go to El Escorial, take a sweater because the palace is dark, damp and chilly all year round. [Edited: 07:57 - Mell ] evalaviajera eva laviajera Post Count: 2 Msg: #7 42 days ago, October 18th 2009 | Too many things to do and to see in Madrid. Indeed guidebooks can be very helpful but I warmly suggest you to get to know a bit Spanish society along with guides reading. By doing so you might find all the popular sites mentioned in the guides much more interesting. Watching few movies and documents can be very effective. If you ask me, there is nothing more enjoyable than wandering around Madrid streets and markets. Impressive! :) <snip> | [Edited: 08:32 - Rat on the Road ] Number of Users: 7 | Number of Posts: 7 | |||||||||||||||