Spend Holidays in Madrid

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Madrid is the capital city of Spain and is also termed as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe. Madrid City is well known for its natural beauty and scenery. It is located at a distance of about 300 km from the sea and due to its location it experiences extreme weather conditions. You will find the city quite hot in summers and freezing cold during winters. Madrid has now become modernized where you will find well built and maintained streets and building. You can enjoy the pleasant view of medieval buildings, many shops and bars all over the city. One of the most famous attractions there is the eighteenth-century Bourbon square. Ideal time to travel to Spain is during the early summer and spring. There are a number of different hotels, villas and resorts all over the Madrid city. These hotels and villas offer comfortable and luxurious accommodations for its guests.

Puerta Del Sol is one of the busiest places in the city as well and is also considered the heart of Madrid City. It is considered as the hub for the local transit system, or you can say it is a favorite meeting spot for locals. Statue of King Charles II on horseback is found at the center of the plaza which faces Royal Post Office. The post office is red and whitebuilding adorned with a clock tower on the plaza's south. Currently this building is the office of the President of Madrid, the head of the regional government.

Another place to visit is Plaza Mayor which is the impressive square and one of the famous destinations for tourist. It is located outside the city walls and the major attractions there include bullfights, markets, symphonies and various tournaments. There are a number of shops, cafes and restaurants to serve the tourists. You will find statue of Philip III that is located in the middle and across which is the Casade la Panaderia. It is a beautifully painted building with two towers, one is on the north side of the square which was the headquarters of the bakers' guild but now it houses a tourist information office. Mercado de San Miguel located near Plaza Mayor is a place where you can enjoy a wide variety of delicious food. The Palacio Real is the official residence of the King of Spain but the royal family does not actually reside here. This Palace is used only for state ceremonies. It is not only located in one of the best places of city but it is also famous for its beautiful design and architecture. Taking pictures of the palace is not allowed. Other famous locations in the city include Plaza de Espana, Gran Via, Plaza de Cibelesand Plaza de Castilla.

Famous museums located around the city are:

Museo del Prado
Thyssen-Bornemisza
Reina Sofia National Museum and Art Center
Caixa Forum
Naval Museum
Museo de America
Museo de la Ciudad(40.444657,-3.678288)
Museo de Lazaro Galdiano
Museo Sorolla
Museo del Traje
National Archeology Museum
Real Academia de Bella Artes de San Fernando
San Antonio de La Florida Hermitage

Parks
El Retiro Park
Royal Botanical Garden
Parque Del Capricho
Templo de Debod
La Casa de Campo
Zoo Aquarium Madrid

Classical & opera
Spanish National Orchestra
Teatro Real (Royal Theatre)
Teatro de la Zarzuela
Orquesta de Radio Television Espanola

Shopping Outlets

Las Rozas Village Chic Outlet Shopping features some of the amazing outlets. You can enjoy shopping at some of the villa like shops in the suburbs of the city.

Bars

Nightlife usually begins after 10 to 11 pm at night in Madrid. some of the most famous bars of the city include:

El Rincon de Fogg
Areia
La Corolla
La Via Lactea
Miali
Museo Chicote
Redbar
Dubliners
Stork Bar

Clubs

Nightclubs in Madrid are open till 6 am in the morning and you can enjoy the whole night there. Some of the famous clubs are:

Demode
El Sol
Joy
Kapital
Ohm
Pacha
Palacio Gaviria
The Sherry Corner Stardust

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