Madrid Río

“If you want to experience a different side of the city this is the place. A wild piece of nature where you can have a nice and long walk, there is also restaurants by the lake, perfect for a day plan, specially when is sunny. ”

“This is one of the outstanding places in Madrid. You could spend days walking here! Take a look at the lake (you can even ride a boat!) and the Angel's statue. Prepare a snack and read a book among the beautiful flowers and trees. Excellent place for a run! Don't miss the two exhibition spaces that the Reina Sofía Museum administrates inside the park with free exhibitions: - Palacio Velazquez - Palacio de Cristal ”

“Not only the greatest museum in town, but one of the greatest in Europe! Here you'll enjoy the works of Rubens, Velazquez, Bosch (El Bosco), Tiziano. El Greco and many more. I'm a professional tour guide so I can gladly offer you a visit here, at the Reina Sofía or Thyssen Bornemisza Museums, or around the city 😉”

“It's not impossible for a museum to hold both classic and modern art, and this museum clearly prices that. From El Greco and Velazquez, Rubens and the Italian masters, take. walk that covers XII to XXI centuries of art. Gauguin. Picasso, Van Gogh and many other jewels will take you on voyage through colour and composition. You'll also find amazing temporary exhibitions. I'm a professional guide so I'd be glad to show you around this wonderful museum, but also other museums and around the city!”

“2. Plaza Mayor The Plaza Mayor, located in the heart of the city a few minutes walk from the Puerta del Sol, is another of the essential places to visit in Madrid. This rectangular plaza 129 meters long and 94 wide, is surrounded by buildings and prominent places such as the Arco de Cuchilleros, the Casa de la Panadería, the most important building in the Plaza Mayor and the Statue of Felipe III, a gift from Duke of Florence.”