Madrid is also popular for shopping
Madrid has top art attractions
08 September 2008Culture vultures may enjoy a holiday in Madrid as the Spanish capital has a number of must-see art attractions, it has been reported.
Museums such as the Paseo del Arte, Reina Sofia and Thyssen offer huge galleries and great exhibitions, with many of the smaller monasteries and churches also offering something in the way of artistic genius.
According to whatsonwhen.com, the city plans to become the "new world capital of art" and notes that its three main galleries are all undergoing extensions to house more work.
There is more to Madrid than art, with the city offering the finest of fine dining in Spain, with the likes of La Latina, described as a "posh tapas bars aplenty", and Salamanca, which houses not only some of the best restaurants but also the best shops as well, claims the website.
Additionally, events such as the Madrid Female Voices Festival at the Teatro Haagen in October and November and the Fiesta de la Almudena, also in November, prove that holidaymakers can take a city break in Madrid whatever the season.
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