Madrid, located in the center of the country, is the capital of Spain, the place of residence of the Kings and the government. With more than 3 million citizens, Madrid is a city of broad avenues, open and bustling, with a growing number of tourists visiting thoughout the year.
Madrid breathes airs of modernity mixed with its old cultural traditions. It is an open minded city with a well known night life that hasn't lost any of its vitality along the years.
Madrid is an outstanding city for art lovers, it has some of the world's most important art galleries: the Prado, The Thyssen Foundation or The Reina Sofia Art Center are a must for all those visiting the capital. But Madrid is also a monumental city, full of statues and impressive squares, palaces and religious buildings, the heritage of the city's importance throughout history.
The importance of Madrid as the King's and his court residence since the XVI century offers visitors the chance to enjoy the Madrid of the Austrias Route, a route through the impressive palaces, squares and parks built by the Austrias dynasty on the XVI and XVII centuries, as well as a to visit to the Sitios Reales, located at Aranjuez and San Lorenzo de El Escorial. But also a stay in Madrid would never be complete without a visit to symbols such as the Puerta de Alcalá and the Cibeles Fountain.
Madrid breathes airs of modernity mixed with its old cultural traditions. It is an open minded city with a well known night life that hasn't lost any of its vitality along the years.
Madrid is an outstanding city for art lovers, it has some of the world's most important art galleries: the Prado, The Thyssen Foundation or The Reina Sofia Art Center are a must for all those visiting the capital. But Madrid is also a monumental city, full of statues and impressive squares, palaces and religious buildings, the heritage of the city's importance throughout history.
The importance of Madrid as the King's and his court residence since the XVI century offers visitors the chance to enjoy the Madrid of the Austrias Route, a route through the impressive palaces, squares and parks built by the Austrias dynasty on the XVI and XVII centuries, as well as a to visit to the Sitios Reales, located at Aranjuez and San Lorenzo de El Escorial. But also a stay in Madrid would never be complete without a visit to symbols such as the Puerta de Alcalá and the Cibeles Fountain.
