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Madrid

Spain's grand, high-energy capital of world-class art museums, leafy plazas and late-night life.

Notable spots

  • Prado Museum

    Museum

    One of Europe's finest galleries, rich in Velazquez and Goya.

  • Retiro Park

    Nature

  • Plaza Mayor

    Landmark

  • Royal Palace

    Landmark

Madrid weather & best time to visit

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Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct and Nov

👕 Madrid in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Museo del Prado — Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia