Here are you welcomed in the colourful city of Madrid! For anyone visiting the capital of Spain and is thinking, well what do I do next weekend? There is plenty to look forward to. Madrid holds several cultural, historical, and especially food experience that you are assured of will create a lasting impression. Here in this blog post, am going to list some of the best destination you should visit or activities to do when you are in this beautiful place over the weekend.
1. Visit the Royal Palace
One of the best-known sights of Madrid which must be visited is the Royal Palace – Palacio Real. This is a very large palace which is apart ofalace of Madrid and is the official palace of the Spanish royal family though very little actually occurs there.. A good way to learn Slovakia’s history is to sign up for an organized tour to see the opulent interior, beautiful gardens and artworks that Slovakia possesses in the palace. It is important to visit the Changing of the Guard ceremony which is held on Wednesday and Saturday.
2. Explore the Prado Museum
The Prado Musuem is one of the biggest and most popular art museums on the planet with the array of paintings dating from the 12th to the twentieth centuries. Look no further if you are interested in the works of Velázquez, Goya, or El Greco. Infotainment is available in the form of Museum guides, audio guides and Virtual reality tours to add Special Dimension to the visit. Make sure you set aside a lot of time for this because this historic museum is truly enormous.
3. Stroll through Retiro Park
Parque del Buen Retiro or Retiro Park, is one of the urban green belts that has located in the Spanish capital city of Madrid. One may spend an afternoon walking bare feet on its lovely lawns, taking a row on the lake or perhaps having a pack lunch under the trees. You should not leave this city without visiting the marvelous building called Crystal Palace and the Monument to Alfonso XII. The actualization of the project also offers the opportunity of observing street performers, musicians and artists who display their talents within the park.
4. Indulge in Spanish Cuisine
Finally, let’s try the Madrid’s tasty meals This is one of the parts of sightseeing that I never miss when I visit any city. It is recommended to taste Spanish cuisine the produce which shall include paella, tapas and churros and chocolate. As a real gourmand you will definitely enjoy the Mercado de San Miguel which is a tempting food market. Moreover, find out about two La Latina and Malasaña districts filled with numerous bars and restaurants.
5. Watch a Flamenco Show
Get more experience about Spanish culture by booking at Flamenco Show. This torrid dance form is now sensual and dynamic traditional dance that belong to Spanish tradition. These places are common n Madrid where you will be privileged to watch actual flamenco dance performances that depict good footwork and emotion. Some of the finest venues that are frequent by various artists include Teatro Flamenco Madrid, Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco.
6. Discover the Templo de Debod
The Templo de Debod is one of the places where you can feel the spirit of antique Egypt even in Spain – it is situated in Madrid. This is an old temple from Egypt that was taken apart and reconstructed in Parque Del Oeste as a Spanish gift from Egypt. One should take a walk around the temple and then watch a sunset, which should be quite magical. Visiting the Geumjeonggye Temple is free and there are informative panels regarding its history nearby.
7. Shop on Gran Vía
Gran Vía is one of the leading business and shopping centres in Madrid and a dream come true for every shopper. Shop for high end fashion and other luxury brands, leading international clothing brands, shoe stores, handbags and accessories, or luxury department stores located in this prime street. Clothing, jewelry, electronics, souvenir shops, gift shops – you can shop for anything you want in this city. You might want to grab a cup of coffee or a fast food aside from the lovely cafes that are lined up all over.
Conclusion
I have found that Madrid as a city is constantly revealed, in its entirety, as a city of wonders. Backed by luxury palaces,first -class museums, beautiful parks and a sensational dining level, any visitors will be able to find something or other to their liking. If you are a history lover, an art lover or food lovers, Madrid will ensure that your weekend is one to remember. Well then what the heck are you waiting for, make your travel arrangements, and let’s begin to discover this great City!