Art/Shop/Eat: Madrid

by Robert Smyth

Overview

Launched in 2004, the Art/Shop/Eat pocket guides combine a great contemporary look with the thoroughness of research expected from a Blue Guide publication, making them the perfect choice for the weekend or short-break tourist or business visitor.

Selective high-quality coverage of the leading museums and galleries. Where to see the best art. Great eateries from regional cuisine to innovative new trends with places for all budgets. The high art of shopping, with the stores you simply cannot miss.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393328349
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	10/17/2005
Series:	Art/Shop/Eat
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	4.40(w) x 6.10(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

	Paseo del Arte
	Maps	8
	Museo del Prado	11
	Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia	25
	Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza	34
	Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection	41
	Parque del Buen Retiro	44
	Museo del La Real Academia de San Fernando	48
	In the area	51
	Commercial galleries	55
	Eating and drinking	57
	Shopping	64
	Old Madrid
	Maps	68
	Palacio Real	69
	Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales	75
	Convento de la Encarnacion	77
	Plaza Mayor	80
	Puerta del Sol	82
	In the area	84
	Commercial galleries	89
	Eating and drinking	90
	Shopping	95
	Chueca & Malasana
	Maps	102
	Museo Municipal	104
	Museo Cerralbo	107
	Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporaneo	108
	Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida	110
	Museo de America	113
	In the area	114
	Commercial galleries	115
	Eating and drinking	119
	Shopping	126
	Salamanca & Recoletos
	Maps	132
	Museo Lazaro Galdiano	133
	Museo Sorolla	137
	Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre	141
	In the area	143
	Commercial galleries	144
	Eating and drinking	147
	Shopping	149
	Trips out of Town
	Maps	156
	Palacio Real del Pardo	157
	El Escorial	158
	Valle de los Caidos	159
	Chinchon	160
	Toledo	161
	Eating & drinking	163
	Entertainment	171
	Planning	173
	Art glossary	181
	Index	192