Today we wanted to do a lot of site seeing in the city and get to know what Madrid was all about. Surprisingly enough not too many people spoke English out there. We were able to get by, but felt much less touristy while in Spain, it was neat. This is what we saw.
Me
Plaza de Espana
This used to be in Egpyt, but because they feared it would be destroyed, they gifted it to the Spanish and had it relocated here about 70 years ago. Really cool!
Overlooking the city
Hot chocolate and churros, YUM!! This was this mid morning snack, and churros actually originated here. Imagine that.
Plaza Mayor where Vantage Point was filmed
So many cute streets
This is the King of Spains' official residence. Why can't I be a king?
Retiro Park... really beautiful and peaceful park in the middle of the crazy city (reminded me a lot of Central Park). We walked around and even rowed a boat around the lake in the middle of the park. This park used to the King's private gardens, but then eventually opened to the public
Something cool in the middle of an intersection
A plaza in tribute to Christopher Columbus
Last but not least we went to the Museo del Prado that had lots of artwork from the likes of Raphael, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and some Spanish painters, Goya, Velazquez and El Greco.
1 comment:
ok i am so jealous of your trip! what a gorgeous city, how come we never did study abroad together? well it's probably more fun with your hubby anyway.
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