Discover the royal heritage of a great nation in Spain’s lively capital, a city of impressive plazas, delightful parks and wide boulevards. Art and culture are central to Madrid life with some of world's greatest art collections including the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofía National Art Centre. The stunning Royal Palace contains great treasures and sumptuous furnishings and visitors can enjoy the sun in the Retiro Park, once the playground of Spanish Monarchs. If there is one thing, however, that characterizes Madrid above all, it is the passion for life reflected in its colourful festivals, the finest Spanish and international cuisine and the buzzing atmosphere of its pubs, bars, flamenco clubs and taverns by day and by night.