The 6.5 million Madrileno (that's what the people here call themselves) Spanish capital Madrid hits a lot of tourism bull's-eyes: architecture, nightlife, culture, sport and food. Be it Msueo del Prado or the Museo Nacional Del Prado, Madrid has proved its strong relation with the field of art. Take a ride on Madrid Cable Car to take a closer look on the beautiful heritage of Madrid from high above the land.
Because there are events and festivals in Madrid held all year round-- and this isn't just to draw in tourists, Madrid is often called Spain's party town and this is. The locals really do love their celebrations. For shopaholicas, place like Gran Via let you visit the latest fashion of Spain.
History says that the Spanish Royal family greatly influenced Madrid's growth and looks, as did Franco's rule. Cosmopolitan has influenced in the modernism of the city, Madrid still holds on it's root.
It's divided into neighbourhoods, some of which are tourist traps and others are tourist heaven, for example, Lavapies, Gran Via, Masalena, Moncloa, Salamanca, La Latina and Chueca. Within these neighborhoods, you'll discover very particular kinds of pleasures (Chueca is Mardrid's LGBT central).