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Ponds, sculptures and slides grace the leafy park near this long and innovative two-part bridge that doesn’t quite meet in the middle. 

Cutting-edge contemporary art – and challenging pieces by Spain\'s 20th century art \'superstars\', Picasso and Dali – are among the works found in the Reina Sofía.

Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.

Framed by a sleek and glassy exterior, this gallery has kids’ classes, traveling displays of modern works and huge collections of drawings across its six floors.

Framed by a sleek and glassy exterior, this gallery has kids’ classes, traveling displays of modern works and huge collections of drawings across its six floors.

Powerful traditional art form, or controversially cruel abuse, there\'s no doubting the historic role of bullfighting in Spain\'s popular culture.

Take a trip into the past as you explore the collections of this vast museum. Find prehistoric cave paintings, Roman mosaics and Greek vases under one roof.

Powerful traditional art form, or controversially cruel abuse, there\'s no doubting the historic role of bullfighting in Spain\'s popular culture.

Framed by a sleek and glassy exterior, this gallery has kids’ classes, traveling displays of modern works and huge collections of drawings across its six floors.

Armouries and pharmacies, rooms filled with fine porcelain, amazing collections of watches and silverware, and never-ending corridors graced by masterpieces.

Marble statues, woven tapestries and the tomb of its founder are among the highlights of a fascinating convent and museum, where Franciscan nuns still live.

Framed by grand works of architecture and decorated with pretty gardens, this regal square is an oasis of calm within a busy tourist area of Madrid.

Marble statues, woven tapestries and the tomb of its founder are among the highlights of a fascinating convent and museum, where Franciscan nuns still live.

Framed by a sleek and glassy exterior, this gallery has kids’ classes, traveling displays of modern works and huge collections of drawings across its six floors.

Iconic dark skyscrapers surround the golden obelisk and gardens of this plaza at the heart of one of Madrid’s principal commercial thoroughfares.

Marble statues, woven tapestries and the tomb of its founder are among the highlights of a fascinating convent and museum, where Franciscan nuns still live.

Framed by a sleek and glassy exterior, this gallery has kids’ classes, traveling displays of modern works and huge collections of drawings across its six floors.

Marble statues, woven tapestries and the tomb of its founder are among the highlights of a fascinating convent and museum, where Franciscan nuns still live.

Marble statues, woven tapestries and the tomb of its founder are among the highlights of a fascinating convent and museum, where Franciscan nuns still live.

Marble statues, woven tapestries and the tomb of its founder are among the highlights of a fascinating convent and museum, where Franciscan nuns still live.

Framed by a sleek and glassy exterior, this gallery has kids’ classes, traveling displays of modern works and huge collections of drawings across its six floors.

Armouries and pharmacies, rooms filled with fine porcelain, amazing collections of watches and silverware, and never-ending corridors graced by masterpieces.

A city of cool shaded alleys, and wide sunny parks, grand palaces and even grander plazas, this is a place that lives up to its motto of \'Madrid never sleeps\'.

Framed by a sleek and glassy exterior, this gallery has kids’ classes, traveling displays of modern works and huge collections of drawings across its six floors.