Madrid

Madrid

Madrid

Madrid is the main financial center,

political and economic of the Iberian Peninsula, is the capital of Spain and has a long history. Culturally it is a fascinating city with three very important museums of European art, the Prado, the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum and Reina Sofia Museum, which owns the Picasso’s Guernica. Madrid has very modern infrastructure, has broad avenues as the Paseo de la Castellana, an important communication route in the city. The Spanish capital has charming squares such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Cibeles. Social life in Madrid is very strong and takes place in cafes and bars, Madrid is probably the European city with more nightclubs. The Gran Via is one of the most commercial of Madrid, where are many shops, theaters and cinemas. The lungs of the city is the Retiro Park, a large garden ideal for a stroll. Madrid also houses the Royal Palace. In sports the city hosts the football clubs, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Hotels in Madrid

Maps of Madrid

What to visit in Madrid: Royal Palace; Almudena Cathedral; Gran Via; Paseo de la Castellana; Parque del Retiro; City Hall; Puerta de Alcalá; Calle de Alcalá; Palacio de Comunicaciones; Metropolis; Puerta de Europa; Cuatro Torres Business Area (CTBA); San Miguel Market; Royal Post Office; National Library of Spain; Paseo del Prado; El Rastro; Paseo de Recoletos;

Squares in Madrid: Plaza Cibeles; Puerta del Sol; Plaza Mayor; Plaza de España; Plaza de Colón;

Museums in Madrid: Museo del Prado; Museo Thyssen Bornemisza; Reina Sofia;

Transports in Madrid

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD): The Barajas airport is one of the most busiest of Europe.

There is a metro station connecting the airport and Madrid downtown.

By train: The international trains and trains to the north leave from Chamartin train station, the mostly national conections leave from Atocha train station.

By bus: Buses to Barcelona and many other cities leave from Avenida de Américas Bus Station, international connections leave from Estación Sur de Autobuses.

Map of Metro

Madrid metro map

Map of Metro of Madrid

Map of Madrid

Map of Madrid Spain

Map of Madrid

Where is Madrid on Map of Spain

location Madrid on Map of Spain

Where is Madrid on Map of Spain

Weather in Madrid