Guide Note:
This is the travel page for Madrid, the capital and largest city of Spain.
Attractions
Madrid is a city of great cultural importance, and includes many attractions related to culture. Top attractions like The Royal Palace, Descalzas Reales, Plaza Mayor, Parque del Buen Retiro and Zoo of Madrid are some places that must be visited.
Museums
Madrid is a place well known for arts. Museums like Prado Museum, Archeological Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Thyssen Bornemisza Museum stand as a witness for all of Madrid's glory in arts.
Cuisine
When you have finished sight seeing, make sure you enjoy a Cocido Madrileño (Vegetable Stew), or else a Callos a la Madrileña, with a savoury Sopa de Ajo (Garlic Soup) or may be the famous recipe Besugo al horno at one of the Restaurants. Don't forget to add the Bartolillos con crema (small pie with custard) to the dessert.
Mahalo Suggests
If you are planning to go in a Vacation to Madrid, please see our pages on Madrid Vacation, Madrid Tours, Madrid Hotels, Madrid Restaurants.
Fast Facts
- Country: Spain
- Mayor: Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón
- Population: 3,228,359 (2005)
- Currency: Euro
- Language Spoken: Spanish
- Country Code: +34
- Area Code: 91
- Time Zone: UTC +1
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