Paseo del Prado is undoubtedly the most famous street in Madrid. It was created by King Charles III in the image of Rome's Piazza Navona. The broad boulevard is adorned with neat rows of trees, lawns, and flowerbeds that blend harmoniously with the majestic buildings. Nor will the monumental fountains of the Neoclassical era leave you indifferent: the Cibeles, Apollo, and Neptune fountains.
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Paseo del Prado is also widely known for linking the most popular places in the Spanish capital: Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid's Golden Triangle of Art, Atocha Station… As you stroll here, be sure to visit the Prado Museum, which ranks among the top three European collections of its kind. There you can admire works by the great Spanish painters Velazquez, Goya, and Bosch. Not far from the museum is the Royal Botanical Garden, which boasts a unique collection of exotic plants brought from different continents.
Avid shopaholics, partygoers, and gourmets will also find plenty to enjoy on Paseo del Prado – numerous shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, and other entertainment options are within walking distance.
