[Formerly YB-2]

Thx. We will only be walking in Lisbon (as in Madrid). Looking forward to our visit.

The Reina Sofia, like the Prado, deserves more than one day. Especially for those of us who are fans of cubism, Picasso, Miro and Dali. However, only so many hours in a day we can spend standing on the hard floors of either before our feet & knees demand a break. But...... that is OK. Just another reason to return.

Ron - yes. We have never felt threatened in any way in Madrid. We spend our time staying/walking in the "old town" and museum areas. Due to our travel arrangements we are here in Aug, and like Paris, is not the best time to visit as many smaller shops & restaurants are closed for vacation. Plus, while we've been lucky on weather, it is usually hot. Oct or April would be best, though we had a great time here for New Years 2015/16. Pre-purchase tickets for the Prado to avoid the line.

BTW - if anyone is wondering about what to wear, I would say 80%+ of males of all ages are wearing shorts and running shoes of some genre without socks. About equally divided between t-shirts & shirts with collars. Women are lucky in that they dress in even more cool skirts & tops. Dinner in restaurants has even given way to shorts.