The  famous "triangle of art" is comprised of:
Museo del Prado, (Prado Museum), one of the largest museums in the world, together with the Louvre in Paris. With works from artists such as Bosch, Goya, Dürer, Tiziano, Tintoretto, El Greco, Velázquez, Rubens and many more.

A short subway ride away is the Museo de Arte Reina Sofía, which houses contemporary works from artists including Dalí, Miró and Picasso. The museum is home to Picasso's masterpeice, "Guernica", and other examples of contemporary national and international works.

Very close to the Reina Sofía is the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, the largest collection of private art in the world with works from the 17th to the 20th centuries from such greats as Caravaggio, Renio, Van Gogh, Cèzanne, Degas, Monet, Mondrian, Kandinsky, Arte Pop and more…

In addition to these three grand museums, Madrid is a city with many smaller museums housing treasures from all over Spain. We recommend you visit the Museo Sorolla, the Arqueológico, the Lázaro Galdeano, the Romántico, the Municipal, the Artes Decorativas, and the América museum.

Some other places not be missed in Madrid:
The Palacio Real, the historical residence of the King of Spain, with sumptuous decorations, tapestries and paintings.

The Plaza Mayor, built in the 17th Century. The Plaza is the historical and social centre of the city and one of the most beautiful squares in the city. Colourful and lively with terrace bars in the summer, a stamp market on Sunday mornings and a Christmas market in December the Plaza Mayor is not to be missed.

The Convento de las Descalzas Reales (the Royal Descalzas Convent) founded in the 16th Centry contains a large collection of pictures, sculptures, tapestries and pieces of furniture. This is a 'closed' convent that receives visitors two hours a day.
The large skyscrapers at La Castellana street are the largest in Madrid with buildings designed in many styles.

The new Atocha rail and underground station was designed by Rafael Moneo and it is from here that one can take the highspeed AVE train to Sevilla and arrive in just a few hours. Inside the station there is a large greenhouse with tropical plants. The station is situated close to the Botanical Gardens.

El Parque del Retiro is an oasis of peace in the middle of the city. In it one can admire the palaces of Velázquez, in addition to participating in a variety of sports. The park is an ideal place to pass the time enjoying the street performers improvised shows and concerts.

The largest park in Madrid is the Casa de Campo, which is reached by metro or telecabin and provides a great aerial view of the city.

If your passion is football watching Real Madrid or Atlético de Madrid, is a must.

The Plaza de Toros de las Ventas is the most important bullfighting ring in the world.

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