Madrid

The Top 10 Attractions of this amazing, cosmopolitian and historic city!

Fast Facts - Madrid has been Spain's capital since the 17th Century - Madrid comes from the Arabic for "place of water"- Madrilenos are often called "gatos" because of their sleeping habits

Madrid, Espana

La Gran Via

el oso del madrono - the symbol of the city

Tapas

Madrid has evidence of Spain's historical diversity, showing influence from Celts, Iberians, Phoenicians, Moors, Visigoths and Moors.

la ciudad

el metro

The city's art musuem, The Prado,boasts works of art from masters such as Velazquez, Goya, El Greco, Dali and Picasso

Tapas are both food and a social occasion. Spaniards head out, order several different appetizers and share with friends. This is a nearly, nightly tradition in Spain.

Roman aqueducts in Segovia