The capital of Spain, Madrid, is a city of art and vitality. The Prado Museum houses world-class masterpieces such as 'Las Meninas'; the Reina Sofía Museum features Picasso's 'Guernica'; the Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the most luxurious palaces in Europe; the Crystal Palace in Retiro Park is dreamlike; and the 'Bear and the Strawberry Tree' statue at Puerta del Sol is a landmark. Must-try local foods include Madrid stew, roast suckling pig, fried squid rings, and churros with chocolate, all of which can be experienced in one go at Mercado de San Miguel.