The Beauty Of Madrid
It is said that even the laziest person has an adventurous heart. Once in a while who does not love to take a break from the regular routines of life and have some fun? And if your idea of fun is travelling and seeing new places then even better. Allow me to take the liberty to make a suggestion. Take a trip to Madrid, the capital of Spain. You will find more than just bull fighting and Spanish football. The city has much to offer.
Spain might be the home for many devoted Christians, but here in Spain you will find the most unconventional monument – a statue of Satan or Lucifer. The statue is located in the gardens of the Retiro Park and is set on top of a marble pillar that is placed in the middle of a fountain. The sculpture was inspired by John Milton’s Paradise Lost and depicts the moment when Lucifer was being banished from heaven. It is said that this is the only public monument of the fallen angel.
That is not the only famous sculptor in the city. The Fuente de Neptuno or the fountain of Neptune is another landmark worth visiting. The statue depicts Neptune the sea god in a conch shell chariot. The chariot is pulled by sea horses and the god of the sea is surrounded by a bunch of dolphins. The statue of the great sea god is holding his famous trident in one hand and in the other hand he is holding a coiled snake.
Art lovers should not miss a chance to visit the Prado museum, which is one of the greatest art galleries in the world. Where else would you find the fine works of all the great artists under one roof? Here you will find the works of Goya, Rubens, Raphael and Bosch. The museum also has the works of many other famous artists. Since the museum is gigantic and has a large number of artifacts, it can be overwhelming for the visitors.
Thus it is better to have some artists in mind and focus on those. One of the main attractions of the gallery is a painting named “Las Meninas” by Velazquez. The painting shows Princess Margarita with two of her acquaintances along with the artist holding a paint brush.
These are just the tip of the ice-berg, which means there is much more to Madrid than this small article. If you want to know more than you would have to visit this beautiful city.