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What to see by foot: Madrid

The city of Madrid, although sprawling ever outwards, is actually very compact in its centre, and most sights are easily accessible on foot.

Begin a walking tour by visiting the Royal Palace. This impressive structure is still home to Spanish royalty, who unlike in the past, now have only limited authority. It was built in the 1560s and is adjacent to a pleasant park.

After leaving the palace, walk across the city to the Plaza Mayor, which is at the heart of the old capital. This enclosed square used to be the scene of mass executions when the feared Spanish Inquisition was at its most powerful and deadly. Now it is more famed for its expensive cafés and craft shops.

Farther from the centre, but walkable for fitter people, is the city park and the world famous Prado Museum. The Prado hosts a bewildering number of classical and modern artistic masterpieces. Among the many priceless highlights is one of the world's largest collections of works by the Dutch masters, Rembrandt and Reubens. The nearby park gives a respite from museums and galleries, and has many scenic walks, a boating lake as well as a famous statue of the Devil at its northern end.

From here, venture back into the centre and explore the delightful square of Santa Ana, which hosts many small bars and restaurants that are frequented by locals and tourists alike. This area is especially lively come nightfall, when the surrounding streets throng with pleasure-seeking Madrilenos.

Selection of hotels in this region:

AC Aitana
Rafael Hoteles Atocha
Husa Moncloa
Hotel High Tech Avenida
AC Avenida de America
Hotel Villa Real
Urban Hotel
Partner Negresco Hotel
Principe Pio Hotel
Asturias Hotel
NH Parque Avenidas
Carlos V
Tryp Cibeles
Hotel Santo Domingo
Tryp Gran Via
Tryp Menfis
Sofitel Madrid Plaza De Espana
Mayorazgo Hotel
Hotel Cortezo
NH Alcala
Alexandra Hotel
High Tech Petit Palace Londres
Hotel Opera
Holiday Inn Madrid
Hotel Occidental Miguel Angel
Hotel Lope de Vega
Hotel Carlton
Hotel Ritz
H10 Villa de la Reina
NH Embajada
Abba Castilla Plaza Hotel
NH Abascal
Hotel Prime Cliper
Gran Hotel Velazquez
Hotel Agumar
Hotel Abba Aramo

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