ИспанияMadridAtochaGlorieta del Emperador Carlos V40°24’28” N 3°41’33” W
4 января 2020 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
The most common image that you see of Madrid is of a bear standing on its hind legs eating from a tree.
This is because back in the early days bears once roamed here and ate from these trees whichЧитать далее
ИспанияMadridLas CortesReal Jardín Botánico40°24’45” N 3°41’31” W
4 января 2020 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Some pictures of the local bird life and the Prado museum which featured an exhibition of Rubens, Van Dyke and Goya.
Whilst walking down some of the local laneways you begin to get an understanding ofЧитать далее
ИспанияMadridLavapiésCasino De La Reina Park40°24’30” N 3°42’17” W
5 января 2020 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 2 °C
We visited a market in Madrid which was similar to what you might see elsewhere around the world...musicians, clothing, leather and souvenirs.
Possible the only difference is how far is stretchedЧитать далее
Путешественник The street market was cool as there was such a variety of stalls...mostly crafts and quite reasonably priced.It was Three King’s Day so quite a festive atmosphere.
ИспанияMadridLa LatinaPlaza Mayor40°24’49” N 3°42’27” W
5 января 2020 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
The Plaza Mayor is for the people of Madrid and tourists to shop, walk around, eat, and enjoy the outdoors. Had some really tasty tapas here which comprised of very delicately fried whitebait and someЧитать далее
ИспанияMadridSolPuerta del Sol40°24’59” N 3°42’15” W
5 января 2020 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
More examples of the architecture and sculptures around Madrid.
ИспанияMadridOperaSabatini Gardens40°25’13” N 3°42’50” W
5 января 2020 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now only used for state ceremonies. The palace hasЧитать далее
ИспанияMadridOperaPlaza de Oriente40°25’10” N 3°42’47” W
5 января 2020 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Today we took a tourist bus tour around Madrid to see some of the more interesting areas of the city.
It was a double decker bus with an open roof and stopped at all the significant places.
It isЧитать далее
ИспанияMadridRetiroParco del Buen Retiro40°25’6” N 3°41’8” W
6 января 2020 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
We visited this park on a Spanish National holiday and so people were everywhere.
The park features a large lake close to its centre that people row on and around the lake are various entertainersЧитать далее
ИспанияMadridSolCinco Gremios Mayores40°24’52” N 3°42’12” W
6 января 2020 г., Испания ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Some more important sites of Madrid...what are they though?
Путешественник The buildings in Madrid have a very distinct typical Spanish style and like much of Europe the streets wind and weave cobblestoned and very enchanting. We have arrived at the start of the Festival of the three Kings which is Spain’s equivalent of Christmas on January 6th and so there are people celebrating everywhere with a very festive atmosphere. We are staying in a tiny Airbnb apartment in a great location but very noisy!