There are more than 50 museums to visit near your Madrid vacation rental. Being one of oldest cities in Europe, the city of Madrid is truly one of the richest cities in the world where museums are concerned. There are historical museums, art museums and museums that are truly unique. Whatever your taste is in museums, you can find it here. Many of the museums in the city offer free admission; therefore they are visited by visitors and locals alike, and often. Information regarding local museums can be found across the city and they are easily accessible from any of the numerous Madrid vacation rentals.
Popular Museums
There are several located in Madrid that are must-see museums. One of the most visited is the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace was home to the Spanish Royal Family. These days, the Royal Family does not reside at here, but does hold special state events occasionally. When not in use by the Royal Family, the Palace is open to the public. You can either choose to take a guided tour or wander around the premises on your own. Either way, there are many rooms to be seen.
One of the world's most famous art museums is located in Madrid - the Prado Museum. The Prado Museum opened in 1819 and boasts art pieces by some of the world's best artists throughout history. The Prado itself is enormous and can seem daunting if approached without a plan. You will have the option of taking a guided tour to show you the highlight pieces. The Museum of Archaeology showcases some of the world's best and most important pieces of archaeology. Pieces here date back to as early as the 4th and 5th century BC. Many of these artifacts have been brought together from various institutions across the world.
Unique Museums
In addition to providing visitors with some of the best traditional museums, the city of Madrid also features some very unique museums. One of these is the Traje Museum. The Traje Museum is the only museum in the world that features clothing. It displays Spanish clothing worn during different periods, the 1700s, the 1800s and the 1900s.
Another unique museum is the Real Madrid Museum. It features everything futbol (American soccer). Here you can see trophies, jerseys and photos of the players dating back to its origination. The museum is located within Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, which you can also tour if you choose to take a guided tour.
A favorite museum for children and adults alike is the Museo de Cera, a wax museum. The museum exhibits wax figures of historic and notable Spanish individuals. The museum features a Horror Train and a Virtual Reality Simulator.
Being a centerpiece in European history, it only makes sense that Madrid boasts dozens of museums. To be sure you get one of the best Madrid vacation rentals in the city, visit Vamoose.com. Personalize your search criteria to narrow your results, based on size, location, price and more.