My previous Travel Guide focused on some of South America's best destinations. This time I got specific, focusing on Spain's most beautiful city, Madrid.

1. Travel Guide
Madrid
by Bjorn Koch
Prado Museum
Madrid is commonly referred to as
one of Europe’s most artistic cities.
With a wide range of museums like
that of the Prado Museum, it’s not
difficult to see why. Within this art
gallery lies tens of thousands of
European paintings, sculptures, and
drawings, all ranging from the 12th
century to the early 19th century.
Buen Retiro Park
Another landmark one must see
when visiting Madrid is Buen Retiro
Park. This 350­acre park houses
Madrid’s finest gardens and
monuments, along with a
shimmering pond that allows
kayaking and boating. Throughout
the park, you will come across
many street performers such as
musicians, fortune tellers, dancers,
and much more. The bustling social
life can resemble that of an entire
city within the confines of towering
trees and stunning flowers.
In the heart of Spain lies one of the
country’s most renowned cities for its
beautifully architectured buildings,
exquisite dining, and welcoming people;
Madrid. A trip to this capital city could be
one of the most visually stunning
vacations you will ever experience.
Any Restaurant
Running through alleyways and
cobblestone streets lies some of
Madrid’s greatest restaurants. If
you’re not immediately drawn by
these dining places’ personal
advertisers, the smell alone is
enough to stop you in your tracks.
With authentic foods like tapas,
paella, tortilla espaniola, and jamon,
this city’s menu could greatly expand
your palate.
The Nightlife
Once the sun sets, the city becomes
more alive than ever. After a large
midday meal followed by an
afternoon nap, or siesta, Madrid’s
rejuvenated nightlife becomes one of
the most active in the country. Aside
from the hundreds of bars and
nightclubs, you can find a wide range
of entertainment; one of the most
popular being flamenco. This
beautiful artform entails graceful yet
fierce dancers in long, flowing
dresses, accompanied by jaw­
droppingly skilled guitarists. The
talent and dedication to their craft
that these performers possess is truly
a sight to see.