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Re: A tour of the Great Navigation Centers of the World
From: Bruce J. Pennino
Date: 2017 May 5, 19:41 -0400
From: Bruce J. Pennino
Date: 2017 May 5, 19:41 -0400
Hello:
Based on recommendations by this group, I went to the Naval Museum in
Madrid 2 weeks ago. Probably the best 3 Euros I spent on the entire trip.
No line! The line at Prado was one hour or more ( but my wife found a way
to buy a “cut the line “ ticket also for 3 Euros ,another good deal).
The Naval Museum is absolutely terrific with many great models, maps,
instruments. historical items, etc. I was still suffering time zone
whiplash and almost missed 1/4 of it including a new exhibit on the modern
Spanish Navy. The Museum is all on one floor with some dead end sections where
you must go back for an adjacent loop/corridor. As has been said here,
very worthwhile for 2-3 hours or more ; especially if you are can read Spanish.
The Museum in Barcelona is being redone and has some temporary exhibits.
Did not go there.
Bruce
From: Ed Popko
Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2017 3:43 PM
Subject: [NavList] Re: A tour of the Great Navigation Centers of the
World
Doug,
Two previous posts describe the Naval Museum in Madrid, Spain. One of the very finest in the world.
Its navigation instruments collection is extensive as you will see in the posted images.
Previous posts about the Museo Naval, Madrid
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http://fer3.com/arc/m2.aspx/Museo-Naval-Madrid-EdPopko-aug-2016-g36097
http://fer3.com/arc/m2.aspx/Museo-Naval-Madrid-Miller-aug-2016-g36098
Ed
