What are the big three museums in Madrid?
What are the big three museums in Madrid? The “Big Three” are The Prado, Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza. All are located in the area known as the “Golden Triangle of Art.” The Prado is one of the world's great museums. Its rich collection of artwork began with the Habsburg monarchs.
What are the famous walls in Madrid?
The Christian Walls of Madrid, also known as the Medieval Walls, were built between the 11th and 12th centuries, after the Reconquista. They were built as an extension of the original Muslim Walls to accommodate the new districts that emerged after the city passed to the Crown of Castile.
What is the most important street in Madrid?
Built between 1910 and 1929, Gran Vía is Madrid's most famous street, connecting Salamanca and Argüelles and full of shops, restaurants and some of the capital's most iconic buildings.