Sights and Attractions of Madrid

Jan 14
09:15

2011

Michael Smallet

Michael Smallet

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The article discusses what to see and where to go while in Madrid, capital of Spain.

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Madrid is the largest city in Spain with over three million residents. It is also a centre for government and finance,Sights and Attractions of Madrid Articles and an important manufacturing centre for the automotive and aircraft industries. Furthermore, it is one of the major publishing centers for the Spanish-speaking world. There is something to impress everyone.
Madrid has a lot of attractions. Here you can visit over 73 museums, which introduce all fields of interest and knowledge. There are prominent art museums, such as the Prado Museum, the city's main cultural attraction and home of masterworks by famous artists such as El Greco, Velasquez and Goya. One of the world-famous art galleries is the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Here you can encounter one of the largest art collections in the world. It features about 800 paintings, sculptures and tapestries.

Nature lovers can have calming strolls in a variety of parks and gardens, for example, the Retiro Park, the Casa de Campo and the Juan Carlos I Park. Without a doubt, parks and gardens make Madrid one of rare green capitals of the world.
If you like sport, Madrid is also a suitable place for you. Soccer is the most popular sport here, and the city has two major soccer teams. What is more, the largest bullring in Spain is situated in Madrid. It is called Las Ventas, which is another city’s main attraction.  In this place all novice bullfighters get their start. It is definitely a fascinating place to explore.

In Madrid many people work from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then, many stores and offices close. It is the custom to take an afternoon nap or ‘siesta’, and then people go back to work again from five to eight o’clock. However, since recently, many businesses have stopped practising the siesta. Instead, they follow the so-called English week, from nine to five.

Madrid is an excellent place for shopping. There are small, specialized stores as well as big busy markets. Whether you are looking for Spanish fashion, souvenirs, accessories, antiques or furniture - there is a varied choice of goods. Your friends would definitely be amazed with all the souvenirs you buy in the typical Spanish shops. You should buy some home made Spanish ceramics so that you will to bring home a piece of Spain.

The nightlife in Madrid is terrific! Evening activity starts late, including theatres and cinemas performances. Restaurants start to fill up around 10 o’clock. To check the restaurants is one of the fascinating things to do in Madrid. You would find a wide choice of local food. Prices range from exorbitant, for top quality prominent restaurants, to cheap for good quality tapas bars of which there are hundreds!
You can spend a fantastic time dancing at nightclubs that are open until dawn. Nightlife can carry on till five in the morning or even later. Madrid is also the best place to experience flamenco. Here you could find a few bars where you can see all different kinds of performances. Also you can check Madrid’s theaters, like the Teatro Real or Teatro Albéniz.

Madrid is known as a romantic city. Every couple while visiting Madrid should stop in one of the many cafés and enjoy the serenades of one of the many street musicians.

Madrid is an extremely exciting place to visit. You should experience it for yourself. You will love it, because Madrid seems to be a special place  for those who look for an unhurried good time and leisure.


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