5/5 experience for this Flamenco show! There were so many options in the city, but I'm really glad…read moreto have picked this one. The room was intimate which made the performance even more powerful and personal. The dancers were amazingly talented ! The ticket we got also came with wine. We were shuffled out pretty quickly after and our wine took forever to come to the table , but the performance made up for it completely.

Originally not part of my itinerary. But after talking to a…read morefriend, I decided to book a flamenco show. Perfect timing as it was right after my scheduled dinner. I'd actually never seen one before so this was a great treat. It was a full hour of pure emotions - pa dum psh. There were 2 female dancers and one email. Three other dudes completed the ensemble. One guitar player and 2 singers - all male - completed the ensemble. The venue opened 30 mins before the show started. That was just enough time for the bar to serve drinks to those imbibing. I didn't since I was doing a tasting menu right after. The full hour show was riveting. The male dancer was such a sight. They all had amazing footwork skills. The singers had amazing voices. I would for sure watch this again.

Another visit that was high on the list of things to do in Madrid…read more I bought passes that came with an English guide. I enjoyed having that, but you could easily come through on your own without a guide and be fine. Our guided tour was about 90 minutes, but you could also stay as long after as you desired. We ended up staying about another hour to catch some of the things the tour didn't stop at. Note that you cannot take photos inside. It also seems to get pretty busy early, so it might be a good idea to go fairly early or closer to closing. Would highly recommend the Prado.

I know the Prado is acclaimed as one of the world's best museums, and its global reputation rests…read moreon the depth of classic European paintings from the 12th to the 19th century. No argument about that, but unlike the Louvre, it doesn't offer the breadth of art one would expect from such a vaunted museum. The curators apparently have no interest in expanding their collection because it engenders unmanageable foot traffic. That also explains why photography is prohibited in the galleries. I ended up buying postcards to have a visual remembrance of my favorite masterpieces collected by centuries of Spanish royalty. Consequently, the Spanish masters are represented by familiar masterworks like Las Meninas (The Maids of Honor) by Diego Velázquez (Photo 4), as well as The Naked Maja and The Family of Carlos IV (Photo 7), both by Francisco de Goya. Other European masterworks are represented like the impressive Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch (Photo 6) and The Judgment of Paris by Peter Paul Rubens. Beyond this scope, there are intriguing artifacts to peruse like the Leoni Renaissance Sculptures (Photo 3). Truth be told, you need to add the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Museo Reina Sofía to get a more complete picture of Madrid's artful treasures. RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ElhwJIbGWS

Going to a bullfight has been a bucket list item for me. Finally made it this one. Have to admit,…read moremy girlfriend didn't know what a bullfight was. She thought the bulls fought each other. Surprise! Matador's stab them to death. Ultimately it was an incredible experience.

If you are looking to do something unusual (at least for us living in US) or want to experience a…read moretraditional sport that is still displayed in several countries, I would definitely recommend watching bullfighting at least once. In this venue, the whole setup was superb and classy. It is obvious that everyone involved is passionate about what they do and proud of their heritage, as they should be. But before you book your ticket, make sure you are not faint at heart or an animal lover. This whole sport is about executing a bull, and they killed 6 of them while I was there. That part I understood from the beginning. What rather surprised me was when riders on horses came on the field and basically allowed the bull to maim the horse is it so desired. I initially thought that horses were wearing some kind of protection, but when I saw the cloth over the horses drenched in blood, I realized that they were not. The process is simple, tire out the bull, let him tire himself by attacking the horse, cut the bull so that it looses blood, and when it can hardly move, let the matador come in with the sword to deliver the final blow. Now, I am not here to discourage you from watching this event, but I think you should know the facts before you go. Everyone in my party left after they killed the 4th bull.

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