Madrid is the capital of Spain, the largest city of the country located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, accomodates approximately 3.3 million inhabitants. Catalogued as a cosmopolitan city is rich in cultural and artistic diversity and is known for its unique and entertaining nightlife.
Before bore the name of “Ursuaria” which is Latin for “Bear Land”, this was due to the presence of these animals in the adjacent forests, forming part of the emblem of the city with the strawberry tree.
As mentioned above art and culture are at the heart of the city itself, this is reflected in the more than 60 museums spread throughout the capital, holders of human knowledge and historical riches. Among the highlights are the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen Museums.
In Madrid the deserved importance is given to public meeting areas, large parks and gardens that receive attentive care and maintenance. Also the relevance of several places in the city that make visiting mandatory some of these during your stay, you can find: Plaza Mayor, Cibeles, Spain, the Park “Buen Retiro” and the Caprice and the Sabatini Gardens.
Being one of the most attractive business centers across Europe has two Conference Centers and Campo de las Naciones fairgrounds, based on the importance of its international airport where is counted over a thousand flights a week from all over the world.
The activities are completely different, life stops in Madrid and is for everyone. Its cultural riches ranging from museums to concerts, exhibitions, ballets, theater productions, latest films, an extensive menu where you can try your Spanish and international cuisine and enjoy the nightlife in bars and taverns.
The Spanish capital pleased everyone, fashion is no exception and has a great attraction for its traditional stores or brands and designer names with greater international recognition.
You may wonder what to do in Madrid, sometimes is not usually easy thing to put together your itinerary in this great city. But they can be useful the following recommendations:
- Stroll along the Gran Vía, the main tourist artery of the city with casinos, shops, bars and pubs.
- Visit great museums and galleries.
- Admire postcards of incredible views of the city from the roof of the Círculo de Bellas Artes or Gau&Café, in the neighborhood of Lavapies.
- Leaving reeds (or wine or soft drinks) is one of the favorite pastimes of the locals.
- Enjoy chocolate with churros of San Gines, located in a hidden alley between Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Opera.
The options are endless, but you can never be bored in Madrid. Your visit will be insured by fun and knowledge.
It is such a gorgeous city full of vibrant places and beautiful people. I wish I live there.