Madrid, capital of Spain. Increasingly cosmopolitan city, it hosts a large character cutting interracial. Madrid is a young city; so that it loads the title of being the capital of Spain is recent.

Go back in time, returning to its possible origins, and I say possible because there are huge gaps in the documentary about the birth of this city. We could start talking about a first attempt at world domination by the Arabic, that attempt is reflected in various pieces of art from the city and its environs. Later in 1083, Alfonso VI conquered it.

Madrid was gradually transformed into a villa, the residence of the monarchs who considered the place of recreation, leisure and pleasure. It breaks the monotony when Felipe II decided to move his court from Toledo to Madrid.

According to the sixteenth century progresses, Madrid experiencing tremendous artistic growth and cultural aspect to win the name of capital. Collaborate in the following centuries, its growth, the generation of the host 98, first, museums, libraries, and an endless array of options that take us to today.

Madrid to know in depth, we must first know that you need to have time. I would recommend a better or 2 weeks.

It is important that before you go anywhere, it have a slight idea of how to get around. The easiest option is the metro and bus. It is recommended to get a subway map (you can dispose of them at any metro ticket) There is bonobús, which is nothing but a ticket valid for use both by underground and bus. To travel outside the city (Alcala de Henares, Torrejón, Getafe, among many others) you can take the vicinity. Its centerpiece is in the station Atocha.A from 12 at night and you can also use the Owl is the night bus that runs what might be called the Madrid center and outskirts that have another type of bus. The initial stop of all these buses is in the Plaza de Cibeles, then split into different parts of the city.

Once we know that we can begin to move around the city. If you have limited time there are places to be visited are essential for any tourist, as we spoke of:

The Museo del Prado, one of the largest art galleries in the world, inside it houses the works of great artists of history, Velazquez, Goya, Leonardo, are examples of what we found on the walls. If after seeing this magnificent museum, we are left with the desire to see more art, a serious option acércanos at Museo Reina Sofia or the Thyssen museums also are both very near each other.

Another must-visit site is the Parque del Buen Retiro, one of the most recognized in our city. Inhabited by the last Hapsburgs and Bourbons first, we find a place to enjoy nature. Many alternative artists meet there on weekends to share their art with visitors. A spectacle. Other park that meets history and charm that we find the city is the Parc de la Dehesa de la Villa, Park and Fifth of Fuente del Berro for example.

Strolling through the streets often come with a variety of monuments that adorn its streets, so we are in this line in the first Bear and the Madroño a symbol of Madrid, the famous statue of Cibeles another hallmark of the city , Neptune and are a little above the Puerta de Alcalá.

In Old Madrid, we can also find monuments, museums, park, etc, mentioned as the most interesting. Palacio Real, Felipe V command to build it, started and led by Juan Bautista by Ventura Rodríguez and Francisco Sabatini. It is now used for official ceremonies. The Sabatini Gardens and Campo del Moro surround it. Encounter in front of the Plaza East, with two rows of statues on your right and left that embody the figures of the medieval kings whose center lies in the equestrian statue of Philip IV. At their backs the Royal Theater, considered the first theater in the city.

Nor should we overlook a post to the Real Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, after being renovated monastery in S. XVIII fire welcomes works great as Titian, Rubens, Murillo and others.

And continuing with the Madrid de los Austrias, we can not overlook the Puerta del Sol, sight of the Spaniards in the campaigns this year. Does the Kilometer Zero govern the center of Spain, where distances are measured in different parts of the country? Plaza de la Villa next to the old neighborhood Moreria and Arabic ruins of the wall, where land is the City. The Plaza Mayor is the latest must-visit site, a rectangular space in its center is a statue of Felipe III in the summer is full of terraces, where you can stop to rest and drink. Not forgetting the fans to meet each Sunday philately are under its arches and porches.

Is no doubt that you can choose another alternative to see the city as a whole instead of estime hidden in its streets, neighborhoods unforgettable walks flagship good idea to give a serious turn for the Latin neighborhoods unique idea of what to eat or Lavapies a nice great cultural diversity. Other side.

Is also no doubt give a tour of the flea market in Madrid. Located in the city center every Sunday and holiday localize a lot of puestecitos you can find anything you look. They are like a department store in cheap plan. Rivera Tanners, Cascorro Square, Ronda de Toledo streets where three examples of this peculiar market settles street. A tip: Do not lose sight of the bags.

An excellent idea is to find the Gran Vía of Madrid; the Plaza began in Spain and culminates in the Calle Alcalá. This street is known for his congregation and cinemas bright flashing signs that remind us of the great American streets.

If we still have time, invited to a tour of the Planetarium, the Royal Tapestry Factory, the Botanical Gardens, the Wax Museum, City Museum, Temple Debob, Chios Torres, Paseo de la Castellana, Plaza Colon, Amusement Park, Zoo, Casa de Campo, National Library …

As for eating concerns, Madrid offers a wide variety astronomical. Welcomes the great dishes from other communities (paella, beans …) but neglected to yours, example is the Madrid tripe and boiled.

The issue of accommodation is also a point to consider. As befits a city that is home to all sorts of people with certain types of lives and rhythms that are very different, it was obvious that there are options to stay. Find accommodation as from first to fifth class. Hotels, hostels, hostels, pensions, camping, are part of the mosaic of varieties, prices. Everything from 15E until the night you might be able to spend.

Prices in Madrid, as in any big city are important. To guide more or less, one must know that the average meal out would be about 10E, staying, as we have said 15-20E, drink (coffee, sugar cane …) from 1E, transport 1E per trip, a phone call urban 3 min 15 cents, the entrance to the cinema 6E.