Madrid is impetuous and luxurious, saturated with the ambitious energy of its inhabitants, seasoned with Spanish optimism and European luxury. During the day, cafes and bars spread out through a labyrinth of narrow, chaotically intersecting streets, in the evenings the turbulent life of night clubs beats the indefatigable key. The atmosphere of fun and idleness of the eternally young Madrid harmoniously coexists with palaces and museums celebrating the history of this glorious city.

For the first time in Madrid, do not immediately get in line at the Prado Museum, breathe in the atmosphere of the Spanish capital, strolling through the city streets .Gran Via is perfect for this, there is everything that the tourist can like: shops and restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops, street performers and crowds of the same idlers like you .Walking through Spanish Broadway, it's worth to look at the Puerta del Sol, where a zero kilometer has been located and the bear, already more than 40 years old, is looking for a melancholy glance at the strawberry tree .Such an unusual combination became part of the city's coat of arms, and it was clumsy by its original symbol .

The Prado Museum is famous for its "Mach Naked" and "Dressed for Ma" by Goya and the characters "Bosch's Garden of Delights", Velasquez's "Frailinamas" and the glamorous canvases of El Greco .But not only the best works of masters of the Spanish, Italian and Flemish schools of painting attract tourists, the museum houses a unique collection of sculptures numbering more than two hundred exhibits .Do not miss the hall of the decorative works of Claud Dauphin, which exhibits an invaluable collection of 55 medals, arranged in a historical sequence, from Ferdinand the Catholic to Alfons XIII .

Especially popular is the Royal Palace, reminiscent of Versailles in the style of the classical baroque, with adjacent columns and architecture combined with granite and white stone. Elegant and elegant palace completes a beautiful garden.

Do you like action and colorful performances? Go to the Spanish bullfight, which is held in Madrid in May, on the feast of St. Isidore. Less aggressive, but no less entertaining - the festival of flamenco Caja Madrid Flamenco Festival. It is held only a few times a year, if you can not get to it, do not despair, at the Cafe Chinitas, flamenco dancing every evening.

Walking around the city and quenching your curiosity, do not forget about your appetite: buy some jamon and churrosov - it's donuts with or without stuffing, along with which they serve a cup of chocolate, where they actually need to dunk. Do not like donuts, season with a crispy baguette with one of the sorts of hard cheese, grab a Maho beer or a bottle of classic white with you. All this culinary variety can be tasted under a shady tree in one of the picturesque parks of the capital.

The area of ​​Espanya

A clear example of Spanish architecture is the area of ​​Espanya (España), a distinctive feature of which are numerous green spaces, a swimming pool and a monument where you can see Don Quixote and his faithful friend Sancho Panza, and the central place belongs to their creator Miguel de Cervantes.

Area Cibeles

Feel free to go to the square Cibeles, it is decorated with the famous Cibeles fountain in Madrid under which is the store of the state bank - Banco de España. Plaza Cibeles took its place on Prado Street, not far from the museum of the same name.

Casa de Campo Park

A special attraction is the Casa de Campo park thanks to crystal clear lakes, a colorful amusement park, a zoo and an aquarium and, oddly enough, a cable car. Look at the emerald greenery of parks and grand buildings, hear a story about everything that opens from a bird's eye view, see the best sights of the city - an unusual air trip will give impressions for the whole year.