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Cheap Holiday In Madrid

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By MoizPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
Cheap Holiday In Madrid
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Introduction

Madrid is a city with many attractions, making it a great place to visit at any time of the year. The city's Cheap markets are well-known around the world and attract thousands of tourists every year. The Museo del Prado houses one of Europe's largest collections of European paintings and has become an important place to visit this winter. La Casa del Papel, one of the oldest printing houses in Madrid, also makes for an interesting stop when traveling through the historical center area on foot or by bicycle tour

Madrid

Madrid is the capital city of Spain and the third largest city in Europe. Madrid has a rich cultural heritage and is home to many museums, art galleries, theatres and libraries.

The city's most famous landmark is La Plaza Mayor (The Main Square), which was built during the 16th century as part of Philip II's plan to transform Madrid into an imperial capital.

The Christmas market in the Grancheria and on Las Flores is a popular Christmas site.

The Christmas market in the Grancheria and on Las Flores is a popular Christmas site. It's located in Madrid, Spain and you can visit it from December 1st to January 7th every year. The Christmas market has many different attractions for visitors to enjoy including:

A beautiful wooden church that dates back to 1580

A manger scene with nativity figures made of papier maché (mastic)

Many stands selling traditional foods such as tamales, sweets and hot chocolates

La Casa del Papel, one of the oldest printing houses in Madrid, is located in the city's historical center.

La Casa del Papel, one of the oldest printing houses in Madrid, is located in the city's historical center. The museum's collection includes over 2,000 books and prints dating back to 1783, as well as printing presses and tools used by many famous writers during their time.

The museum also displays an extensive collection of printing plates that were used to print newspapers, magazines and books throughout history.

The Museo Del Prado, which has one of the world's largest collections of European paintings, has also become an important place to visit this winter.

The Museo Del Prado (or the Prado Museum), which has one of the world's largest collections of European paintings, has also become an important place to visit this winter. The museum is located in the city center and has several galleries that display works from its collection.

The Prado Museum houses over 40,000 works by artists including El Greco, Velasquez, Goya and Van Gogh as well as more recent artists such as Picasso and Matisse. Due to its location within Madrid's most famous park (Jardin Del Retiro), it attracts large numbers of visitors throughout the year but during January-February when many people will be away on holiday there may be less people around so you have more chance to see what you want without having others around who might get in your way or distract you from looking at things properly!

Plaza Mayor

The Plaza Mayor is a central square in Madrid, one of the largest and most important in the city. It is located between Puerta del Sol and Cibeles Fountain.

The Plaza Mayor was originally built by King Philip II of Spain to house his private palace when he moved to Madrid. In medieval times, it served as a marketplace for local merchants and craftspeople who would sell their goods there using stalls or tents as well as shops on its sides (the cadenas).

Gran Vía

The Gran Vía is one of the most important avenues in Madrid, and it's also a popular tourist attraction. The narrow street features shops and restaurants, as well as several museums that are open on weekends.

Gran Vía has been known for its nightclubs since the 1950s, when it was still known as Ruta del Sur (South Route). Today it's an important meeting place for people who want to be seen by others or just hang out with friends.

Palacio Real and Goya Museum

Palacio Real and Goya Museum

Palacio Real is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, located in Madrid. The palace was built between 1605 and 1629 to house King Philip III, who was also known as "The Just." The palace has been used for countless events over the years, including celebrations for marriages and baptisms among other important occasions. It's now a museum open to visitors during certain hours: Monday - Friday 9am-12pm; Saturday 9am-2pm (closed on Sunday).

Goya Museum is located on the outskirts of Madrid in Fuencarral Street near Plaza Mayor metro station (line 2). This museum has an impressive collection with over 2,000 works by Francisco de Goya himself! The paintings span three centuries so you'll find everything from portraits to landscapes; there are also sculptures here too such as busts or statues depicting animals such as bulls or cows...

Conclusion

Madrid is a great place to visit during Christmas and New Year's. There are so many places to visit and take photos of the city including Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía, La Casa del Papel or Goya Museum! The city is also filled with street performers who make sure everyone has fun while they're here too!

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