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Salt Valley of Añana
Anana · 1.7 km from downtown
Santa Maria Cathedral
Vitoria · 1.2 km from downtown
Gorbeiako parke naturala
Alava · 16.9 km from downtown
Cathedral María Inmaculada of Vitoria
Vitoria · 1.6 km from downtown
Royal Palace of Madrid
• Witness the history and royal anecdotes of Spain • Approx. 2 million travelers visit annually • Combining traditional Spanish royal architectural style with Baroque style, it covers a total area of approx. 130,000 m² with over 3,000 rooms △In the 9th century, this was once the castle of Arab rulers. After being recaptured by Christians, it became the residence of successive kings. A fire in 1734 destroyed the castle, and the royal palace seen today was rebuilt in 1764. △The Royal Palace of Madrid is an exquisitely crafted architectural marvel and one of the best-preserved palaces in the world. The entire palace is magnificent, with over 3,000 rooms in total, though only around fifty are open for travelers to visit. Particularly noteworthy is the palace's preserved set of five Stradivarius string instruments—two violins, one viola, and two cellos. △Adorned with golden ornaments, royal red velvet floors and walls, and chandeliers as magnificent as the room itself, while admiring the ceiling painted by Tiepolo. Marvel at the grand staircase designed by Sabatini, with over 70 steps in total.Spain · Madrid
Prado Museum
The building that today houses the Museo Nacional del Prado was designed by architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785. It was constructed to house the Natural History Cabinet, by orders of King Charles III. However, the building's final purpose - as the new Royal Museum of Paintings and Sculptures - was the decision of the monarch's grandson, King Ferdinand VII, encouraged by his wife Queen Maria Isabel de Braganza. The Royal Museum, soon quickly renamed the National Museum of Paintings and Sculptures and subsequently the Museo Nacional del Prado, opened to the public for the first time in November 1819. Since it was founded in 1819 and over its multi-century history, the Museo Nacional del Prado has performed the important task of conserving, exhibiting and enriching a set of collections and works of art which, due to their close ties with Spanish history, are recognized as one of the most valuable compendiums of artistic expression known to humanity. Loans to temporary exhibitions are the Museum's most direct means of communication with society. They offer the opportunity of reinterpreting the collections while linking them to currentl issues. At the same time, they also provide an especially attractive scope for museography allowing for experimentation on new styles and technologies. They contribute to projecingt a new identity of the Museum by encouraging innovation, research and the public interest in its collections. With this intention in mind, the Museo Nacional del Prado offers its visitors a wide exhibition program while contributing to the promotion of its collections through the loan of works from its collection to exhibition projects organised by other cultural institutions, both national and international.Spain · Madrid
Balcon de la Rioja
Rioja Alavesa · 11.2 km from downtown
Botanical Garden of Santa Catalina
Arabako Lautada · 18.8 km from downtown
Parque Natural de Valderejo
Arabako Ibarrak · 22.9 km from downtown
Dolmen La Chabola de la Hechicera
Rioja Alavesa · 2.9 km from downtown
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Salt Valley of Añana
Anana · 1.7 km from downtownSanta Maria Cathedral
Vitoria · 1.2 km from downtownGorbeiako parke naturala
Alava · 16.9 km from downtownCathedral María Inmaculada of Vitoria
Vitoria · 1.6 km from downtownRoyal Palace of Madrid
Spain · MadridBook now for tomorrowPrado Museum
Spain · MadridBook now for tomorrowBalcon de la Rioja
Rioja Alavesa · 11.2 km from downtownBotanical Garden of Santa Catalina
Arabako Lautada · 18.8 km from downtownParque Natural de Valderejo
Arabako Ibarrak · 22.9 km from downtownDolmen La Chabola de la Hechicera
Rioja Alavesa · 2.9 km from downtown
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201***83October 10, 2026
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Actually, I missed the meeting point because I didn't pay attention to the ticket instructions; the meeting point wasn't at the palace entrance. I had to buy a separate ticket to get in, but it was definitely worth it. The palace is incredibly luxurious and magnificent, with stunning interiors. It was a truly worthwhile trip.
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wendy0511October 12, 2026
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The good thing about the Prado is that photography isn't allowed, so I can't upload photos of the exhibition halls, but I can upload a picture of the entrance. The classic Las Meninas is still very impressive, and there were many people looking at it. There are also many famous works by Goya, Velázquez, Bosch, and many others. Last time, I visited three floors and countless halls, but I couldn't see everything. It was a visual feast, and I can only marvel at how talented the older generation of European painters were! The paintings are so beautiful!
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