Both the largest city in Spain and its capital, Madrid is set in the heart of this feisty nest of European culture. Having been altered at the request of Charles III in the 18th century to mirror the stylish traits of Paris and Rome, this city is a chic melting pot of cultures.
Hints of Madrid’s majesty through the ages can be glimpsed through its baroque and neoclassical architecture and its history is embodied in structures such as the Plaza Mayor and the Palacio Real. Each barrio, or neighbourhood, has a different feel, whether you want to check out one of the wealthier districts such as Salamanca or pop into the more touristy regions such as Puerta del Sol, exploring is your key to discovering Madrid.
Madrid has painted itself onto the European art map with the Thyssen, Reina Sofia, and the Prado and if art is your thing then the ARCO, held in February, is an internationa
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