Which makes Botín incongruous. This restaurant, a few steps from Madrid’s Plaza Mayor, is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s oldest. This year it celebrates its 300th ...

MADRID (Reuters ... If weather permits, get your treats “to go” and head over to nearby Plaza Mayor. This grand, 17th-century square is the first stop on most tourist itineraries, so ...

Julienne C. Raboca This square, located in the heart of Madrid, is more a must-experience attraction than a must-see one. Surrounded by cafes and bars, Plaza Mayor practically begs passersby to ...

AT FIRST glance, the Plaza Mayor might seem like one of Madrid’s tourist traps. English abounds, and advertisements for overpriced sangria and paella hang outside of the many cafes lining the ...

From there you can easily walk to Plaza Mayor, the opera house and the Royal Palace, which is best admired from outside. 11.30 a.m. – Time to visit the Prado, Madrid’s most famous museum.

MADRID, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Despite its status as a leading European capital, land-locked Madrid has often been overshadowed as a tourist destination by the more glamorously chic Barcelona. But its ...

From here, you can easily get to Plaza Mayor, the most popular and picturesque square of Madrid. In the middle of the square you will see a statue of Felipe III, the king who ordered its ...