Posteado el February 16, 2009 - Categorizado en Cultural Attractives in Madrid, Madrid: Arts and Culture
National Museum Centro de Arte Reina SofÃa is a must see in Madrid. There you can appreciate numerous works of the most important artists of the 20th Century. There are various works of the famous Picasso in this museum as well as works of TÃ pies, Bacon and Le Coursier, among others.
There is a Library and Documentation Center that has more than 120.000 volumes and audiovisual resources at your entire disposal. It is open from 10 am to 9 pm (weekdays only). The address of this National Museum in Madrid is Santa Isabel Nº 52.
You can also ask for guided tours for school groups and seniors. There is also a Bookstore and Museum store in the National Museum Centro de Arte Reina SofÃa and if you want to have a coffee or eat something delicious you can go to the Arola Madrid Restaurant (Argumosa Nº 43).
The admission fee is approximately 6 Euros. However, it is advisable to call 91 774 10 00 and ask for more specific information or visit the official web page (www.museoreinasofia.es).
This museum is close to the Estación de Atocha. Many tourists who visit this museum also go to the Palacio de Cristal and the Real JardÃn Botánico, since they aren’t far away. There are many tourist attractions in Valencia that tourists don’t want to miss the opportunity to visit such as Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Nh Nacional Hotel and Husa Merc Tor are two excellent hotels in Valencia that are located really close to the National Museum Centro de Arte Reina SofÃa. There are many other hotels in this tourist destination in Spain that offer convenient deals.
If you are not so keen on the culture and art of Valencia and you are looking for some adventure, you should choose Argentina as your next holiday destination since in that country you can enjoy extraordinary climbing expeditions to Mount Aconcagua.
Author: Viviana Gómez
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Posteado el January 29, 2009 - Categorizado en Madrid Places, Madrid: Arts and Culture
This outstanding establishment is located in the Parque del Buen Retiro, which is one of the most important tourist attractions in Madrid. The Palacio de Cristal is relatively close to the Prado Museum and other attractions of this tourist destination in Spain. Its address is Paseo Duque de Fernán Núñez N/N.
The Palacio de Cristal in Madrid is the creation of Ricardo Velázquez Bosco and it is inspired by the British building of the same name that is located in London.
There are temporary exhibitions in the Palacio de Cristal. Admission to this wonderful building is free. It must be said that Ricardo Velázquez Bosco also designed the Minig building in the Parque del Buen Retiro.
If you have time, you should also visit the church of San Sebastian, the Royal Botanical Garden and Puerta del Sol, which are other beautiful attractions that this city has to offer. There are also pleasant hotels close to the Palacio de Cristal such as Hotel Reina Victoria, Hotel Westin Palace and Hotel Villa Real.
It is advisable to book a hotel in advance. Make sure that the hotel you have chosen has multilingual or at least bilingual personnel or sign up for intensive Spanish certified courses before you visit Madrid or any Spanish speaking destination.
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Posteado el January 27, 2009 - Categorizado en Cultural Attractives in Madrid, Madrid: Arts and Culture
Galeria 57 in Madrid is an interesting site where you can see beautiful works of art. There are great paintings, sculptures and photographs, too. It is an important gallery in this tourist destination in Spain where the admission to it is free.
Galeria 57 also gives you the opportunity to see the work of young contemporary artists. The picture, which is above, is a very good example of the art exhibited in the gallery and it was taken from artfacts.net. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 1:30 pm and from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Its address is Columela Nº 3. It must be said that Galeria 57 is close to other great tourist attractions in Madrid such as: Parque del Buen Retiro, Archaeological Museum and Alcolea Gallery.
Hotel Adler is one of the accommodation options that you have available close to Galeria 57. you will find other pleasant and comfortable hotels in Madrid but make sure that they have bilingual or multilingual personnel to avoid misunderstanding or take intensive Spanish certified courses.
Author: Viviana Gómez
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Posteado el September 18, 2008 - Categorizado en Madrid: Arts and Culture, Museums in Madrid
The Reina SofÃa Museum, as it is often called, was inaugurated in 1992. This interesting site is located in Madrid near Madrid Atocha train.
This tourist destination of Spain gives you the opportunity to admire impressive works at the Reina Sofia National Museum Art Centre which is said to be mainly dedicated to Spanish art.
You can find exceptional collections of Spain’s greatest master, Pablo Picasso and many others. However, the most famous masterwork in the museum is Picasso’s Guernica.
Maybe for this it is often considered as one of the most important contemporary art museums in the World.
On the ground floor of this museum there is a spectacular bar and restaurant that you should visit.
There are different regions in Madrid. However, you can find comfortable hotels in Madrid so that you can enjoy every minute of your stay in this beautiful tourist destination.
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Posteado el September 8, 2008 - Categorizado en Cultural Attractives in Madrid, Madrid: Arts and Culture
The Museo del Prado, a museum and art gallery located in Madrid, is a “must do” in the capital of Spain.
This is one of the greatest museums in the world which has an imposing architecture.
An important tip is that it is free on Sundays. This site, as many other tours and excursions in Madrid, gives you the opportunity to admire numerous beautiful works.
You should tour this incredible museum which has varied paintings, sculptures and numerous interesting collections of different kinds.
You can hire a private guide who will speak in the language you prefer so that you will not miss anything in this amazing tourist destination in Spain.
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