Many visits to the city of Madrid take the form of short breaks, and there is a great deal to fit in, so it is a good idea to get a good guide book in order to plan your trip to get the best out of it.
The Museo Del Prado, Madrid's world famous art gallery is open throughout the year, and is one of the best collections of paintings in the world. Particularly worth seeing is the Goya exhibit, and the Flemish masters such as Rembrandt, and Van Duyk.
The Moorish Quarter just south of the city centre was the location of the old city at the time of the Muslim rule of Spain. The last traces of the city wall are visible and the area plays host to drama and musical performances during June and July.
