Plaza de España

This plaza is located in central Madrid. I really the atmosphere and vibe in and around most of the plaza's in Spain. The Plaza de España is centerpieced by a large monument honoring Miguel de Cevantes, the renowned Spanish novelist who wrote Don Quixote.

I took took the top photograph on May 1, 2010. May 1st is national Labour Day in Madrid. It was a right around sunset and some sort of fair/cultural event was going on in the plaza. Lots of people out and about enjoying the day.

I took this picture(below) the next day while going by on the bus.

The Spanish culture is known for its late starts and ends to the day and nowhere is this more visible than in Madrid.

Museo del Prado

The Prado museum is probably one of the largest museum's that I've been to. Its 4 diverse floors definitely have something for everyone's taste. A lot of famous stuff inside. I found myself looking at certain paintings saying "I recognize that", or"I've seen that before somewhere in a history book or at school."

I also happened to go on May 2, which is a public holiday in Madrid. Therefore entrance to the Prado is free on May 2nd.

Plaza Mayor

Atlético Madrid

Madrid's "other" football club

¡Real Madrid!

Picasso's Guernica