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Sobrino de Botin (Calle Cuchilleros 17). Established in 1725, this famous restaurant is listed as the world’s oldest eatery by the Guinness Book of Records. Mentioned in Ernest Hemingway’s novel “The Sun Also Rises”, Botin is said to be a favorite haunt by writers, politicians and even international celebrities who go to Madrid. The house specialties include roast suckling pig (cochinillo asado), eggs scrambled with morcilla and potatoes, and the garlic soup (sopa de ajo).

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Museo del Prado (Calle Ruiz de Alarcon, 23). Home to the world’s finest and most impressive collection of Spanish painting that spans more than 500 years, the museum and art gallery is one of the most popular destinations in Madrid. There are over 1,300 paintings, 5,000 drawings, 700 pieces of sculpture, 2,000 prints, 2,000 decorative objects and many others that are on display in its vast halls.

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Planning to visit Madrid but don’t know where to stay? Here are some recommended top hotels based on number of bookings and customer reviews about quality.

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