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 * asdfasdfasdfasdfasdf __Madrid__ **

Madrid es muy ocupado.

__History__ Hello! Welcome to Madrid. Madrid is one of the most exciting cities in all of Spain and one that I recommend you visit. It is beautiful and a major attraction to the people of the world. With Madrid’s rich culture and diverse community you will automatically love it. But of course, one cannot go to Madrid without knowing its background. Madrid has a rich culture that gives tourists an idea of their history. People have lived in Madrid for more than 100,000 years. It’s one of the largest cities in Europe. Madrid was founded by the Moors in the 9 th century. It started out to be the home to many royal families like Philip II for example. Madrid was officially made the capital of Spain in 1561 by King Felipe the II. Madrid’s location was perfect, it was in the middle of the Iberian Peninsula, and the church was headquartered in Madrid. The city grew rapidly, which led to the construction of roads and buildings. Many wars took place in Madrid like the Peninsular Wars and the Spanish Civil War. After the Civil War the city once again expanded, and new buildings were added that were more modernized into apartments. Madrid is a very old city with historical, beautiful buildings that make Madrid one of the most popular places in Spain.

El Plaza Mayor es muy bonita y grande.  __**Attractions**__ One of the historical places that everyone must see when they come to Madrid is the famous Plaza Mayor which is considered to be one of the most lovely in Spain. The Plaza Mayor is surrounded by 17 th -century architecture. The Plaza Mayor is gorgeous. It has a perfect location right in the middle of Madrid. Another important places in Madrid is The Royal Palace. It is now partially opened to the public and is a great example of 18 th century palatial art. The royal Palace is also surrounded by gardens which makes it very appealing to the eye.

Madrid has a lot of museums and art galleries, among them is the Prado Museum which is one of the world’s most exquisite art galleries. It has such a diverse collection of Spanish, Flemish, and other European paintings. Close to the Prado museum is the Reina Sofía Art Center, which portrays Picasso’s Guernica and other modern works. Madrid has a lot of other museums like the El Casón del Buen Retiro which is an Archaeological Museum. It collects works from all of the different cultures that have thrived in Spain.

El Prado Museum es muy interesante

Food is very important in Spain but they eat at very different times than Americans do. They will eat breakfast whenever they get up like we do, but they eat lunch around 1-4, and dinner around 10:30. There are many cafés in Madrid which are always favorites to most people. If you are looking for a café with some history, I recommend that you go to the Café Comercial. It’s the oldest operating café in Madrid. It opened in the 1880’s and is a family business. Also the Café de Oriente is impeccable. It overlooks the Plaza Oriente, and it is an indoor and outdoor café. The basement floor has a glass floor over ancient remains where one makes a wish. The food is also excellent!
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El Rastro es muy ocupado

__** Shopping **__ Moms and daughters who love to shop will love the sophisticated shopping here in Madrid. The Gran Via offers many shopping options with many venders on the streets as you make your way towards the Puerta del Sol. For those who like luxury I recommend that you go to the Salamanca neighborhood. It offers high-end boutiques and designer stores. If you are going to go shopping you must go to the legendary Rastro flea market which is opened every Sunday. The market is packed with tons of vendors and shoppers that range from clothing to other interesting objects. Shopping is a great way to explore the city as well as buy some things on the way.

I really recommend that you come visit Madrid. It is an amazing place and I know that you will instantly fall in love with its rich culture and beauty. I can’t even describe in words they way I feel about Madrid except for breathtaking. I love everything about Madrid and if you take the journey to Madrid you would see why!