Madrid
Spain's high-altitude capital concentrates an astonishing share of Western art along a single boulevard — the Paseo del Arte — and backs it up with grand squares, late dinners, and a museum bench of house collections most cities would lead with.
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Finding Madrid
Reading Madrid
01The Greatest Museums of Madrid, Ranked
From Velázquez at the Prado to Guernica at the Reina Sofía — and the house museums most visitors never reach — seven collections, ranked and argued.
02Madrid Beyond the Crowds
Skip the queue mentality. The Madrid locals love happens in barrio squares, riverside parks and Sunday markets — and it is all hiding in plain sight.
03Madrid in Every Season: When to Go and What Changes
A high, dry city of extremes, Madrid is four distinct destinations across the year. Here's what each season gives you — and what it takes away.
04Madrid From Above: The City's Best Viewpoints, Ranked
Madrid saves its best face for altitude. From a pharaonic temple at sunset to a rooftop over Gran Vía, these are the views that explain the city — ranked.
05The Storied Hotels of Madrid, Neighborhood by Neighborhood
From the belle-époque palaces of the Paseo del Prado to the boutique corners of the old town — where to sleep in Madrid, and which district actually suits you.
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