This past weekend my program took all 70 of us to Madrid. It was very nice having flights, hotels, food, and tours all paid for!
In Madrid we visited the art museums El Prado and La Reina Sofia. El Prado has many works by El Greco, Velazquez, and Goya, including the famous "Las Meninas" by Velazquez. The Reina Sofia has more modern works by artists such as Dali and Picasso, including the famous "La Guernica" by Picasso. Unfortunately, El Prado did not allow for photographs.
We also visited El Palacio Real, the royal palace of Madrid. Although the royal family does not live there today, some state business still takes place. Also, twenty or some odd rooms are on display with furnishings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Once again, pictures were not permitted.
Other sites visited included La Plaza Mayor, La Catedral, and La Puerta del Sol.
Besos.
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Madrid is one of the greenest capitals in the world.
the art museum El Prado.
La Plaza Mayor.
The Cathedral.
the colorful ceiling of The Cathedral.
The Cathedral (just completed in 1993).
me inside the gates at El Palacio Real.
outside of El Palacio Real or "The Royal Palace".
La Guernica by Picasso at The Reina Sofia.
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