Madrid Travel Guide

Madrid is the capital of Spain but also more the big city of the country with a little more than three million of inhabitants. Cultural, artistic but so festive city, Madrid are a dynamic city. The places impossible to circumvent of the city are Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, Plaza de España, Malasaña, Chueca or the stage of Real Madrid. The best period to visit Madrid extends from April to June and from September to October. Madrid is a city where it made good things in life however it has there a great cultural and architectural richness, marked by its history. Thus one distinguishes Madrid from the dynasty of Habsbourgs in XVIème century and Madrid of the dynasty of the Bourbons at the XVIIIème century. With not missing, the visit of the Palais Royal, residence of the Spanish branch of the Bourbons during several centuries, the Convent of Exposed Royal, bastion of the catholic faith, or the cathedral of Almudena. But Madrid is also a capital where it makes good things in life. It is about the city of Movida, term indicating all that moves. The night life inhabitant of Madrid is very rich. The bars with typed are numerous as well as the restaurants. The festivals and festivals are also numerous. The third week of May, one celebrates the festival of San Isidro, patron saint of the city. Do not miss the concerts, balls popular and bullfights of Plaza de Toros Monumental of mow Ventas, given for the occasion.