Madrid

Madrid, Spain’s capital since 1561, is home to many attractions; some of the most famous include the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace, the largest palace in Europe. The city also boasts some beautiful plazas such as the large Plaza Mayor and the popular Plaza de España.

Architectural highlights can be found in the Gran Via with its many beautiful early 20th century buildings. Fore more recent architecture head toward Azca, Madrid’s modern business district.

Madrid

Madrid, Spain’s capital since 1561, is home to many attractions; some of the most famous include the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace, the largest palace in Europe. The city also boasts some beautiful plazas such as the large Plaza Mayor and the popular Plaza de España.

Architectural highlights can be found in the Gran Via with its many beautiful early 20th century buildings. Fore more recent architecture head toward Azca, Madrid’s modern business district.

Madrid facts
Country: Spain
Autonomous community: Madrid
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Spanish
Population:
city: 5,098,717 (2020)
metro: 6,755,828 (2021)
Timezone: Central European Time (CET)

Azca

AZCA, Madrid’s modern business center, is a district located along the wide avenue Paseo de la…

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