Madrid is a cosmopolitan city in central Spain, which has many tourist attractions. Surprisingly, the presence of art galleries and talented team football, as well as a nightlife that is unmatched anywhere else in Europe. Madrid is a large city with many of the great buildings that stand comparison with the best architectural design anywhere else on the continent. In addition to the many things that you can explore in Madrid.
Characterized Ahaabanaa Besifaa sunny, making it a magnet for travelers seeking a relaxing holiday, but the country's capital and largest city, "Madrid" no place for lazing about. Whether exploring the world of art museums in the city, which is staring at the architectural masterpieces while sipping milk in a sidewalk cafe or fun all night in bars and appetizers along the Gran Via.
Reina Sofia Museum
Has been designed Museum Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia modern complement to the Prado Museum's historic. And was officially opened by Queen Sofia in 1992. Originally built as a hospital, then the museum was expanded in 2005 with the structure designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel. Reina Sofia Museum is home to a wide range of business created by Spanish artists, including extensive collections of art works by Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. Picasso's masterpiece, Guernica, which moves from the ravages of World War II, is alone worth the admission.
Mercado de San Miguel
Situated within walking distance of the Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel is a popular shopping destination for local food and appetite. In the complex architecture of cast iron for features glass walls that offer products ranging from salted fish and shellfish to fresh pasta and cakes. Because the market stays open late at 02:00 on the weekends, so it has become popular to visit at night for visitors and locals to enjoy drinks and appetizers or hors d'oeuvres. It also hosts events such as concerts and cooking classes.
Temple Debod
Debod Temple is one of the most unusual sights in the Parque del Oeste, near the royal palace garden and the Temple of Isis, the Egyptian god. Spain intervened to help Egypt build the Aswan Dam great, which means many historical monuments, and an expression of gratitude, the government granted the Egyptian Temple of Debod to Spain in 1968. And dug the old building for a period of four years with a thousand with bas-reliefs depicting gods Amon and Isis.
Plaza de Cibeles
One of the most beautiful squares in Madrid Plaza de Cibeles surrounded by many of the buildings constructed neo-classical style, including the Palacio de Cibeles stunning, and formerly known as the Palacio de Comunicaciones, which was designed by architect Antonio Palacios. In the middle of the square of the statue, which is also a symbol of the city: in Fuente de la Cibeles. There is a wonderful fountain depicting the Roman goddess on a cart drawn by lions. It's also carved from marble purple by Francisco Gutierrez and Roberto Michel in 1780, and the fountain is the source of the inland waters of the neighboring houses.
Puerta del Sol
Located in the center of Madrid, and Puerta del Sol, or "Gate of the Sun", which is at the crossroads where thousands gather every night in the New Year to welcome the new year. Recent improvements to the yard limited vehicle traffic and turned the arena into a place for visitors to wander and enjoy the architectural wonders. Amid this time that chimes in the new year at Casa de Curious, no government headquarters in the city. The statue of the bear and the strawberry tree standing on one side of the Puerta del Sol, Madrid symbol.
Gran Vía Street
It is known that the Gran Via of Madrid as Broadway because "the street that never sleeps," and the large street that runs through the center of Madrid's Plaza de Espana Calle de Alcala. Although the street now seems an integral part of the bustling capital, but it is in fact a relatively recent addition to the city. Completed in 1910, and lined up in the Gran Via with hundreds of shops, restaurants and businesses. The building's most famous street is the Telefonica building, which was the tallest building in Europe when it was completed in 1929. The clock in the upper part of the structure of the Baroque style of America are local landmarks.
Retiro Park
Known as the Parque del Retiro or Retiro Bowen, and Hialhaddikh deployed on 350 acres of gardens, fountains and buildings located on the edge of the city center. Retiro Park began as a monastery in 1500. Then it was expanded in the garden of the Royal when Philip II moved his court to Madrid in 1561. It was part of the public domain since 1868. The favorite place for tourists and locals alike, the park contains a large artificial pond where people can hire canoes and boats. The structure of the curvature of the columns on the eastern shore is a monument to Alfonso XII. Zain and Paseo de la Argentina, known as the Statue of walking, with statues of the royal palace, which depicts the Spanish kings throughout the ages.
Prado Museum
Museo del Prado is one of the regions most popular tourist attractions in Madrid. Because the structure of the 18th century, designed by the architect Juan de Villanueva to include one of the finest art collections in the world. The foot expansion in 2007 the famous museum easier to navigate. With more than 7,000 works of art that represent the culture and history of the 12th century until the early 19th century, however, it is impossible to see everything in one visit. Visitors may wish to focus on the museum's collection of Spanish artists, including Goya, El Greco, Ribera and Velázquez Da, which is indisputably one of the best collection of Spanish paintings in the world.
Real Palace
Palace Real Madrid, which is is the official residence of the Spanish royal family. This palace is located in the street Pailin, Palacio Real Madrid is one of the areas most important tourist attractions. This is the place that contains many of the outstanding art galleries. Buildings ranging from medieval to modern, with a neo-classical style, Gothic and Baroque here. Palace open to the public, except when used for formal occasions.
Characterized Ahaabanaa Besifaa sunny, making it a magnet for travelers seeking a relaxing holiday, but the country's capital and largest city, "Madrid" no place for lazing about. Whether exploring the world of art museums in the city, which is staring at the architectural masterpieces while sipping milk in a sidewalk cafe or fun all night in bars and appetizers along the Gran Via.
Reina Sofia Museum
Has been designed Museum Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia modern complement to the Prado Museum's historic. And was officially opened by Queen Sofia in 1992. Originally built as a hospital, then the museum was expanded in 2005 with the structure designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel. Reina Sofia Museum is home to a wide range of business created by Spanish artists, including extensive collections of art works by Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. Picasso's masterpiece, Guernica, which moves from the ravages of World War II, is alone worth the admission.
Mercado de San Miguel
Situated within walking distance of the Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel is a popular shopping destination for local food and appetite. In the complex architecture of cast iron for features glass walls that offer products ranging from salted fish and shellfish to fresh pasta and cakes. Because the market stays open late at 02:00 on the weekends, so it has become popular to visit at night for visitors and locals to enjoy drinks and appetizers or hors d'oeuvres. It also hosts events such as concerts and cooking classes.
Temple Debod
Debod Temple is one of the most unusual sights in the Parque del Oeste, near the royal palace garden and the Temple of Isis, the Egyptian god. Spain intervened to help Egypt build the Aswan Dam great, which means many historical monuments, and an expression of gratitude, the government granted the Egyptian Temple of Debod to Spain in 1968. And dug the old building for a period of four years with a thousand with bas-reliefs depicting gods Amon and Isis.
Plaza de Cibeles
One of the most beautiful squares in Madrid Plaza de Cibeles surrounded by many of the buildings constructed neo-classical style, including the Palacio de Cibeles stunning, and formerly known as the Palacio de Comunicaciones, which was designed by architect Antonio Palacios. In the middle of the square of the statue, which is also a symbol of the city: in Fuente de la Cibeles. There is a wonderful fountain depicting the Roman goddess on a cart drawn by lions. It's also carved from marble purple by Francisco Gutierrez and Roberto Michel in 1780, and the fountain is the source of the inland waters of the neighboring houses.
Puerta del Sol
Located in the center of Madrid, and Puerta del Sol, or "Gate of the Sun", which is at the crossroads where thousands gather every night in the New Year to welcome the new year. Recent improvements to the yard limited vehicle traffic and turned the arena into a place for visitors to wander and enjoy the architectural wonders. Amid this time that chimes in the new year at Casa de Curious, no government headquarters in the city. The statue of the bear and the strawberry tree standing on one side of the Puerta del Sol, Madrid symbol.
Gran Vía Street
It is known that the Gran Via of Madrid as Broadway because "the street that never sleeps," and the large street that runs through the center of Madrid's Plaza de Espana Calle de Alcala. Although the street now seems an integral part of the bustling capital, but it is in fact a relatively recent addition to the city. Completed in 1910, and lined up in the Gran Via with hundreds of shops, restaurants and businesses. The building's most famous street is the Telefonica building, which was the tallest building in Europe when it was completed in 1929. The clock in the upper part of the structure of the Baroque style of America are local landmarks.
Retiro Park
Known as the Parque del Retiro or Retiro Bowen, and Hialhaddikh deployed on 350 acres of gardens, fountains and buildings located on the edge of the city center. Retiro Park began as a monastery in 1500. Then it was expanded in the garden of the Royal when Philip II moved his court to Madrid in 1561. It was part of the public domain since 1868. The favorite place for tourists and locals alike, the park contains a large artificial pond where people can hire canoes and boats. The structure of the curvature of the columns on the eastern shore is a monument to Alfonso XII. Zain and Paseo de la Argentina, known as the Statue of walking, with statues of the royal palace, which depicts the Spanish kings throughout the ages.
Prado Museum
Museo del Prado is one of the regions most popular tourist attractions in Madrid. Because the structure of the 18th century, designed by the architect Juan de Villanueva to include one of the finest art collections in the world. The foot expansion in 2007 the famous museum easier to navigate. With more than 7,000 works of art that represent the culture and history of the 12th century until the early 19th century, however, it is impossible to see everything in one visit. Visitors may wish to focus on the museum's collection of Spanish artists, including Goya, El Greco, Ribera and Velázquez Da, which is indisputably one of the best collection of Spanish paintings in the world.
Real Palace
Palace Real Madrid, which is is the official residence of the Spanish royal family. This palace is located in the street Pailin, Palacio Real Madrid is one of the areas most important tourist attractions. This is the place that contains many of the outstanding art galleries. Buildings ranging from medieval to modern, with a neo-classical style, Gothic and Baroque here. Palace open to the public, except when used for formal occasions.



















