Best of Madrid (Lonely Planet Best of ...)

by SallyO'Brien (Author)

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  Paperback
  2005

  $3.28

  fold-out maps make navigation easy for those visiting the capital that never sleeps discerning coverage of Madrid's cultural gems and the best bars and restaurants in town four dedicated walking tours to guide visitors round Madrid's stunning architecture and sun-drenched plazas nearly 1/2 million people visit Madrid each year the only truly pocket guide to provide truly discerning coverage of the city the inhabitants of the city are known as gatos (cats) because of their nocturnal habits twice a year shepherds drive their flocks (up to 2000 sheep in total) through central Madrid so beware of woolly road blocks the building that houses the famous Museo del Prado was originally conceived as a house of science and was then converted into a barracks before opening as an art museum in 1819

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $4.27

  This travel guide to Madrid enables travellers to travel the way they want to. Information is provided on where to eat, sleep and shop and an itineraries chapter allows the traveller to plan their time effectively.