Author: | Jason Lambert | ISBN: | 1230000584043 |
Publisher: | Astute Press | Publication: | July 31, 2015 |
Imprint: | Language: | English |
Author: | Jason Lambert |
ISBN: | 1230000584043 |
Publisher: | Astute Press |
Publication: | July 31, 2015 |
Imprint: | |
Language: | English |
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is an exciting place to visit and the city’s character is reflected in its distinctive culture. Take a look at the dramatic struggle of life and death portrayed in the bullfighting ring, the charismatic flair of the flamenco dancer and the relaxed, genial atmosphere of the tapas bar. The city is home to the Spanish Royal Family, one of Europe's few surviving monarchies and to Real Madrid, one of the most successful football teams in the world.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Welcome to Madrid - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Temple Debod - Retiro Park - Puerto de Alcala - Puerta del Sol - Other Squares - Las Ventas - Bernabeu Stadium - Almudena Cathedral - The “Golden Triangle” - Prado Museum - Queen Sofia Museum - Other Museums of Madrid - National Archaeological Museum - Places to Stay - Senator Gran Via 21 - Hostal Barrera - Hostal Luz - Hotel Barajas Plaza - Hotel Francisco I - Places to Eat & Drink - La Pizzateca - Mercardo de San Miguel - Malaspina - San Wich - Places to Shop - Casa de Diego - El Flamenco Vive - Toy Shops around Madrid - Flea Markets in Madrid - Clothing Shops
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is an exciting place to visit and the city’s character is reflected in its distinctive culture. Take a look at the dramatic struggle of life and death portrayed in the bullfighting ring, the charismatic flair of the flamenco dancer and the relaxed, genial atmosphere of the tapas bar. The city is home to the Spanish Royal Family, one of Europe's few surviving monarchies and to Real Madrid, one of the most successful football teams in the world.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Welcome to Madrid - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Temple Debod - Retiro Park - Puerto de Alcala - Puerta del Sol - Other Squares - Las Ventas - Bernabeu Stadium - Almudena Cathedral - The “Golden Triangle” - Prado Museum - Queen Sofia Museum - Other Museums of Madrid - National Archaeological Museum - Places to Stay - Senator Gran Via 21 - Hostal Barrera - Hostal Luz - Hotel Barajas Plaza - Hotel Francisco I - Places to Eat & Drink - La Pizzateca - Mercardo de San Miguel - Malaspina - San Wich - Places to Shop - Casa de Diego - El Flamenco Vive - Toy Shops around Madrid - Flea Markets in Madrid - Clothing Shops