You never really hear about Madrid as a world-class tourist destination, so we headed over there to see what the deal is. The deal is that Madrid is pretty cool.
Madrid is smack dab in the middle of Spain. It’s over 1200 years old—nearly five times older than the US. It’s also the sunniest city, fourth richest, and one of the biggest “college towns” in Europe.
Despite Madrid’s impressive numbers, I was surprised by how compact the city center is. I walked thistwice , I liked it so much. While en route, I gawked at the Royal Palace of Madrid, the second largest palace in the world after the Vatican, and marveled at what seemed to be the largest collection of floor to ceiling paintings I’ve ever seen at The Prado . While people-watching in Plaza Mayor, I caught some heavy Florence vibes.
In terms of eateries, three stand out. Mercado de San Miguel is a great way to taste some of the city’s finest foods in an indoor farmers market setting. Founded in 1725, Sobrino de Botín is considered the world’s oldest restaurant in the world . My favorite meal, however, was at the lively and jam-packed Amazonica on a Tuesday night, replete with a live DJ.
To see the best of Madrid, you’ll need to head to the periphery. El Retiro Park, just outside of downtown, feels nearly as big as Central Park and just as refreshing. As a casual soccer fan, watching victorious Real Madrid at their home stadium was a magical experience . Ride-sharing back to my hotel on a Lime scooter was equally thrilling.
But the most memorable moment came at Catedral de Justo Gallego. Solely built by the namesake monk in six decades of solitude, the building is a beautiful monument of devotion, self-determination, and inspiration—just as beautiful as Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia when you consider the source.In between the sightseeing, I was chauffeured around in hybrid electric Range Rovers with a group of American “lifestyle” journalists.
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