Three million people live in Spains capital Madrid.
The city is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Its glorious past and cultural attractions make it a tourist magnet for travelers from around the world.
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Madrid is also known as cosmopolitan city, famous as a business location, headquarters for the Public Administration, Government, Spanish Parliament and the home of the Spanish Royal Family.
Tourists also enjoy the citys active nightlife. Many clubs, bars and restaurants cheer the sophisticated visitor, and guarantee unforgettable experiences.
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Madrid is located in a Mediterranean climate with cool winters and very hot summers. Some say the summer in Madrid is like being in hell. The cruel Spanish summer lasts 3 months.
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The first documented mentions of Madrid dates back to the ninth century, when Spain was occupied by Muslim armies. The Muslims built a small palace on the site of todays Madrid. This was the beginning of the Madrids future success.
Madrid delights its visitor with a wealth of green spaces and parkland. There are also numerous museums and cultural attractions.
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The city attracts many immigrants from around the world. Most of them come from Latin America (Ecuador, Colombia, Peru), Eastern Europe (Romania), Asia (China), North Africa (Morocco) and several West African countries.
Madrid is a top destination for people who are interested in art museums and galleries. Also classical music, operas, and literature study centers are a big passion of the Madrilenians. Visitors will find many of these institutions within the city’s vibrant center.
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Have you ever been to Madrid? Please leave a comment a tell us your opinion!
I went to Madrid with my wife recently, and you left a comment on my blog. While the hotel did suck, we finally stayed in one of the nicest and friendliest hotels I have ever stayed in, and Madrid was a wonderful city.
Travel Tip: Hotel Lope de Vega! Go! Now! The shower is amazing!
I Loved it.
I loved the fact that you could see older individuals and young mothers with their babies walking about the Old Quarter at night. Loved it.
I loved the fact everything seemed to shut down after lunch. Loved it.
The food is amazing.
And the people are friendly.
We were kidnapped by this older Spanish individual who gave us a wonderful tour of the city against our will. It was fun, and my wife and I are both sad we did not catch his name even though we spent over five hours seeing the city with him.
Travel Tip: I do not condone going around foreign cities with strangers because it can be dangerous (however, it was interesting and fun, though).
Comment by Stephen K. — July 4, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
Thanks for the comment on my blog. I did enjoy everything in Madrid, including the beer! Our stay there was, in all ways, wonderful.
I have visited your website and have a suggestion. The English text is excellent in content, but the idioms and style make it clear that it was written by someone for whom English is a second language. This is not good business practice. As a promoter of Madrid, you should be professional in all regards.
I tried to email you at admin@madridinspain.com, but the mail was undeliverable. Please send me an email from an address to which I can reply. I have a suggestion that may assist you.
Comment by Steve C. — July 29, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
I have been to Madrid 49 times since 1971 not only to marry, but to visit family and friends. I did research there in 1991-1992, and did a teacher exchange in Tres Cantos (Autonomia de Madrid) in 1998-1999. Madrid, despite its size and large population, still continues to have the charm of a “villa” and the sophistication of a metropolis. I am looking forward to another trip in the very near future.
Steven Strange
Teacher of Spanish Language and Literature
Comment by Steven Strange — January 12, 2010 @ 7:09 pm