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                <title>The Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Don't join the long line of people waiting to get in the Prado. If you are with your kids go to the Reina Sofia instead and see some marvellous contemporary and modern art paintings like Picasso's 'Guernica'. <br>After, go to the café/restaurant for some great food and of course a bottle of wine from the Ribera Del Duero region, superb.]]></description>
                
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                <title>La Ida</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Art work hangs from the lime green painted walls and exposed pipes at this trendiest of hang-outs in Chueca. It's laid-back and an ideal escape from the nearby mania of Gran Vía. The staff are sound enough to knock off any euro cents you might be missing for your cafe con leche.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Chocolateria San Gines</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This is the perfect place to stop off on the way home after a night out. It's open all night, and at 6am on a Sunday morning it was rammed with people enjoying churros con chocolate (cups of hot chocolate with fried doughnut-like strips). Mmm … delicious.]]></description>
                
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                <title>San Lorenzo de El Escorial</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Famous for the monastery built by Philip II, a building as austere and powerful as its patron, San Lorenzo offers plenty to the visitor. The monastery tour is essential; you'll see a vast basilica with some fine art (the Cellini Crucifixion in particular), the 'panteon' where most of Spanish royalty lies rotting away, King Philip's bedroom overlooking the high altar, and a fine art collection.  <br><br>After all this, a bit of relaxation is needed. Try Cafetín Croché for posh cocktails in Art Nouveau environment, or Café Babel for something more arty and bohemian.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Circulo de Bellas Artes</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Take a window seat in the cafeteria of the Circulo de Bellas Artes, the huge cultural centre at the beginning of Calle Alcalá. Look down at the passers-by and traffic madness at one of the city's busiest spots. You'll be charged once at the door and then again for your drink.]]></description>
                
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