Berlitz Pocket Guide: Madrid covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Convento de las Descalzas Reales, the Parque del Buen Retiro and Madrid's prestigious museums including the Prado. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Spanish cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Spanish. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from Picasso's Guernica to tapas bars. Excursions outside the city are also described including Toledo, El Escorial, Segovia, Avila and more. Maps show Madrid, around Madrid and Greater Madrid, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.