Destination information - TRYP Madrid Ambassador Hotel

Madrid is the capital of Spain and the political and financial centre of the country. Each year it is visited by thousands of tourists who are always delighted by the range of leisure and cultural activities and the sights the city has to offer.

MADRID: THE CITY OF MUSEUMS

The Spanish capital has 73 museums. Amongst them is the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen Bornemisza where many important paintings are on show such as Guernica by Picasso, The Maids of Honour by Velázquez and the Third of May 1808 by Goya. Also in Madrid is the well-known Wax Museum, the Naval Museum, the Museum of America, the Costume Museum, the Decorative Arts Museum, the Romanesque Museum, the Sorolla Museum, the Military Museum, the Temple of Debod, the Real Fábrica de Tapices and the National Library.

PLACES OF INTEREST

• The Royal Palace
• Gran Vía-Plaza España
• Plaza Mayor
• Temple of Debod
• Las Cuatro Torres
• The Almudena Cathedral
• The Calle and Puerta de Alcalá
• Plaza de Cibeles
• Puerta del Sol
• The Retiro Park
• The Prado Museum
• The Reina Sofia Art Centre
• The Thyssen Bornemisza Museum

WHAT TO DO IN MADRID

• Theme Park
• Madrid Zoo and Aquarium. Located close to the Theme Park
• Warner Park. Rides and shows for all the family
• Faunia nature park. Known as the nature theme park, discover more than 5,000 animals and 700 specie
• Shop until you drop
• Musical and opera

TRADITIONAL CUISINE

The traditional dishes are:

• Cocido madrileño (Madrid stew)
• Chickpea stew
• Madrid tripe
• Garlic soup
• Spanish or potato omelette