Kelly Crull a fellow blogger has taken the time to point out what every visitor and native should know about Sunday’s in Madrid. Sunday’s are the day to visit museums for free, yes free, take advantage and enjoy your weekend in Madrid. For a full list click here.

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If you are in Madrid a quick day trip to Segovia is a must. You can easily take a bus to Segovia where you will enjoy all the sites along the way. Once there you will be in total wonder of this small little city with so much to see.

The first and most amazing site is the Roman aqueduct which is the largest and best preserved of its kind anywhere, it served as the mintmark on all coins struck in the city from 1455 to 1864. There is the Alcazar castle which some say was the source of inspiration for Walt Disney.  The 16^th century cathedral is a truly amazing site and on and on with beautiful architecture all around.

Once there you will need to eat the typical dish the “cochinillo suckling pig” which is so moist it is cut in pieces with a plate and then the plate is thrown off to the side.. A perfect day in Spain.

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When you go to a new city for the first time where do you start? Do you have a plan of where you want to go, what places you want to visit or do you play it by ear? I need to plan ahead and know where I´m going, I like to have everything mapped out and ready to go, call me a freak but I need control.

So, if you are planning a trip to lets just say Barcelona you will need a list of the must see places and start there. This city is full of wonder and new architecture thanks to Antoni Gaudí who has left his mark in this marvelous place. To start of you should go see la Sagrada Familia, one of the most visited places in Spain, The Casa Batlló, a very colorful apartment building that needs to be seen. You can visit wesites such as ihes that has a great list of the best places to go and the official website of Barcelona for more information.

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You might think that the Prado Museum is the only one to visit while you are in Madrid but don’t forget a visit to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation. This museum holds more than 700 years of history and art through its paintings and masterpieces.

This museum is under the patronage of His Majesty Don Juan Carlos I, King of Spain which is a non profit organization with funding for the purpose for conserving, studying, exhibiting and publishing collections of art.

You can do the chronological tour which starts on the second floor where you can experience the birth of art observing the mediaeval symbolism in paintings, Renaissance period, all the way to 20th century art.

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I´m taking a trip to Asturias soon and my son recommended we go see the Jurassic museum, I had no idea there was such a thing, but I researched it and sure enough there is an awesome museum in Asturias that offers many activities. I didn´t realize that the Asturias coast was considered the “Dinosaur Coast”, which holds many footprints and bone remains of Jurassic reptiles.

They offer workshops for children where they learn about these prehistoric animals and participate in several projects. I will let you all know what its really once I experience it for myself. If you get there before me or have already been there drop us a line and tell us all about it.

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The beautiful Picasso Museum in Malaga will hold two new works of art in its complex, the Retrato de Paulo con cuello blanco and Retrato de Olga which were acquired by the ministry of culture for an estimated three million euros with the collaboration of Unicaja. The paintings show Olga Kohklova whom Picasso married in 1918 and their son Paulo who is father to Christine Bernad who along with her son Bernard Ruiz initiated the museum with their generous donations of paintings.

The two works of art are available for public viewing starting March 5th, in the second hall of the museum which also holds other works inspired by his wife and son.

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Spain is full of surprises. Who would think that you could find pyramids in the mist of a country known for its beautiful beaches, cathedrals, museums and traditional architecture. Well, the pyramids of Guidmar located in Tenerife transport you back to ancient times, allowing you to discover lost civilizations.

You can uncover the best kept secrets of pre-historic civilizations, travel back in time through our museum, learn more about other cultures through our documentary showed in the auditorium, and see the unique six step pyramids of Güímar. Children will enjoy becoming explorers for a day and learn the history of a unique civilization.

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Cordoba is one of the eight provinces that make up the Andalucia community and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There is so much to see in this inspiring part of the world that I suggest you plan to extend your stay so you can enjoy every single monument and museum to the most it offers.

The Cathedral is one of the most amazing sites you will ever see. Built at the end of the eight century its grandeur, splendor and magical feel will bring you closer to your inner being. There are also several palaces and gardens that will also take your breath away.

The sites are not the only wonderful thing in this city the restaurants and the warmth of the people make it a place you will long to return or simply just stay..

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There are hundreds of museums all around Spain you will need to visit but one of the most famous and well know is the Prado Museum. Located in Madrid very near the Retiro Park, this huge complex is the host to many of the worlds masterpieces.

With the painter Goya as the protagonist in this world of art, you could literally spend days even weeks here, admiring not only the art work but the architecture, surrounding sights and sounds. The Prado is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 8 PM.

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Valencia is slowly becoming one of Spain’s main tourist attractions, not due to its old world culture but more on the contrary, because of its futuristic new structural design. This, in part thanks to the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava who has created a new world. The City of Arts and Sciences is a huge complex located in the heart of Valencia.

This cultural attraction includes the Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe (Science Museum), The L’Hemisfèric (Imax - Planetarium), the L’Oceanogràfic (Aquarium) and The L’Umbracle (Parking + gardened promenade). Also not to forget the Opera House who is host to many international classical artist. This complex is not only a tourist attraction, it is a national educational center. With official university courses in oceanography and astronomy as well as others, one can’t ask for more.

There is so much to see and do you need a couple of days or more to take everything in. Knowing this, the city has doubled its number of hotels and amenities of all types to be able to accommodate all the new visitors. Most of these hotels are in walking distance of the complex and offer weekend specials and entry to the attractions.

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