Crystal Palace, Retiro Park, Madrid When a good friend told me that she thought Madrid was the most beautiful city she’d ever seen—and she'd seen a lot of them around the world—that was all I needed to hear. And it certainly did not disappoint. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen more fountains in one city. Here, there are matching ones on either side of the street. Some of the not-to-be-missed sites of this city are the Prado Museum, the Royal Palace and Retiro Park. In addition,