<p><i>Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher</i> </p><p><b><i>Lonely Planet Pocket Madrid</i></b> is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. View the marvellous frescoes at Plaza Mayor, see Picasso's<i>Guernica</i> at the Reina Sofia, or have a picnic in Parque del Buen Retiro; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Madrid and begin your journey now!</p><p><b>Inside <i>Lonely Planet Pocket Madrid</i>: </b></p><ul><li><b>Full-colour </b>maps and images throughout </li><li><b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests</li><li><b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots</li><li><b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices</li><li><b>Honest reviews for all budgets</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss</li><li><b>Free, convenient pull-out Madrid map</b> (included in print version), plus over 19 colour neighbourhood maps</li><li><b>User-friendly layout</b> with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time</li><li><b>Covers</b> Salamanca, Plaza Mayor, Royal Madrid, El Retiro, La Latina, Lavapies, Malasana, Chueca, Sol, Santa Ana, Huertas, and more</li></ul><p><b>The Perfect Choice:</b> <b><i>Lonely Planet Pocket Madrid</i></b> a colourful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximise a quick trip experience.</p><ul><li>Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Madrid's neighbourhoods? Check out our<b><i>Lonely Planet Madrid</i> </b>guide. </li><li>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out our <b><i>Lonely Planet Spain</i></b>guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or <b><i>Lonely Planet Discover Spain</i>,</b>a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. </li></ul><p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet. </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.</p>