Plaza Mayor. This is one of the most famous squares of the Spanish capital. The square was built in the XII century. Starting from the XV century, the square is located within the city walls of Madrid. This is a truly wonderful and cozy place with numerous cafes and restaurants. In summer, the square is the main destination for numerous street performers and musicians. Plaza Mayor is particularly popular with tourists, but this doesn’t apply much to Madrid residents.
Thyssen-Bornemisza. Thyssen-Bornemisza is one of the best museums in Madrid , which is based on a private collection of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza. Over time, the majority of the collection has come into the possession of the country. The exposition is represented by paintings of the XIII-XX centuries, among which one will find many great paintings by Goya, Rembrandt, Picasso and Piet Mondrian. Together with the Prado and the Reina Sofia Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is included in the so-called Golden Triangle.
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