Madrid is the third-most populous EU city after London and Berlin. It is residence of the Spanish monarch and the political centre of Spain.

While Madrid possesses a modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets.

Puerta del Sol in Madrid is not only the geographical centre of the capital but also the centre of Spain. In Puerta del Sol lies the statue “Bear and arbutus” (El oso y el madroño), which is the symbol of Madrid

Plaza Mayor, just a two minute walk from Puerta del Sol, is the city's focal point as bullfights, carnivals and all the great festivals and ceremonies.

The Spanish Royal Palace deserves a visit. It lies at short distance from Plaza Mayor, walking down Calle Mayor and admiring the typical Spanish architecture.

Prado Museum, Reina Sofía and the Thyssen Museums are prety close each to other, in the city center.

The population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated as 5.84 million. The city is plenty of history, but it is also a modern European capital with an intensive nightlife.

Particularly, Chueca quarter, in the hearth of Madrid, became a new atraction in recent years, with the gay population investing money in local business and property.

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