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Brief introduction
Madrid is the capital of the country and of the autonomous community of the same name. It is the largest city, and has about 6 million people living in it's metropolitan area.
Residing in Madrid government offices and ministries, the Parliament, and all other institutions related to the state capital, is also the official residence of the heads of state.
Weather
Madrid's climate is Mediterranean with continental influences.
The city conditions cause temperatures to range widely between day and night, because of anthropogenic effects. The average temperature is 12 ° C. In winter it freezes often and sometimes there is snow, and summers are hot.
Madrid is the capital of the country and of the autonomous community of the same name. It is the largest city, and has about 6 million people living in it's metropolitan area.
Residing in Madrid government offices and ministries, the Parliament, and all other institutions related to the state capital, is also the official residence of the heads of state.
Weather
Madrid's climate is Mediterranean with continental influences.
The city conditions cause temperatures to range widely between day and night, because of anthropogenic effects. The average temperature is 12 ° C. In winter it freezes often and sometimes there is snow, and summers are hot.
Country and People
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HistoryMadrid was born as a Muslim fortress, Mayrit, which was conquered by Alfonso VI in 1083. From 1561 it became the seat of the court of Philip II and since then, except between 1601 and 1606 when the capital moved to Valladolid, has always been Spain's capital and the seat of government in the country.
This has been instrumental in the evolution of the city with the establishment of the court in Madrid, its population began to grow significantly: the royal bureaucracy, members of the court, and incidentally, all the poor of the Empire made Madrid their home. It was during the change of dynasty, however, when there were major changes to the city: the Bourbons, especially Carlos III, influcend the city at its peak.
During the War of Independence, the city rebelled against the French (the mythical May 2 on which Goya based one of his most popular paintings.)
During the nineteenth and twentieth century Madrid was the main Spanish political city: so much so that during the Civil War, the struggle for the capital was seen as a metaphor of power over the state, which became the main Madrid military objective of Franco's troops.
In 1983, Madrid became the capital of their own autonomous region.
Getting Around
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AirportsThe Madrid-Barajas Airport, located 12 miles from downtown Madrid, is the main airport in Spain. It is connected with the city by the Metro line 8, buses and taxis.
There is another airport, the Four Winds, it is left for military use and as a flight school.
Road
The main roads of Madrid are the National A-1 to A-6. It is also surrounded by a number of roads ci(the M-30, M-40, M-45 and M-50), which prevents driving across town to get from one point to another in the outskirts.
Metro
The Madrid Metro network has a length of 281 km, 238 stations and thirteen lines.
Rail
The major railway stations in Madrid are the Atocha, Chamartin (from where trains to the provinces and the AVE) and the Vicálvaro. All are connected to the surrounding area and the metro.
Buses
The bus lines are run by the Transport Consortium and EMT, and have more than 2,000 vehicles and 194 lines.
Discover and Enjoy
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EventsFestivals and celebrations in Madrid include:
• San Isidro Labrador, May 15
• San Antonio de la Florida, June 13
• Our Lady of Carmen, July 16
• Virgen de la Paloma, 15 August
• San Cayetano, August 7
• San Lorenzo, August 10
• Virgen del Pilar, October 12
• Virgen de la Almudena, November 9
Madrid is the city that most trade fairs and exhibitions are held in Spain: FITUR, Madrid Fusion, ARCO, SIMO TCI, the Motor Show, the Cibeles and Madrid Book Fair.
Madrid is known for its nightlife, the traditional areas are Barrio de las Letras, Malasaña, La Latina, Chueca Lavapies.
Gastronomy
The traditional cuisine of Madrid is composed of dishes like stew, tripe, garlic soup, offal, bagels. The most popular things to order in bars and restaurants are churros, tortilla chips, sandwiches, calamari, patatas bravas or gallinejas.
Worth seeing
In the center of Madrid is the Puerta del Sol, whcih is the starting point of all roads. And the center of all main streets.
Some more attractions:
• Plaza de Cibeles
• The Bank of Spain
• City Council
• Puerta de Alcalá
• Retirement
• Plaza Mayor
• Almudena Cathedral
• the ancient fortress of Mayrit
• Country House
• Spain's Square
• Temple Debod
• Gran Via
• The Royal Theatre
• Royal Palace
• The Basilica of Our Lady of Atocha
• the Neptune Fountain
• Columbus Square
Madrid also has major museums, including:
• Art Triangle (the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía).
• National Archaeological Museum
• The Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes
• American Museum
• The Museo Sorolla
• National Museum of Natural Sciences
• History Museum of Madrid
• Railway Museum
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Hotel reviews for hotels in Madrid
The Hotel Senator Gran Via is the perfect Hotel while visiting Madrid.
The rooms are spacious and clean, very comfortable beds and a choice of pillows, free in room mini-bar, stereo cd player, in room safe box. many rooms have small balconies so that you can enjoy the views along the Gran Via.
The bathrooms are spaciuous and always clean, good lighting, great towels.
The reception staff always remember me, and could not be more courteous and helpful. Guests are very international a... Read more
in February 11
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Reid-Michael, Age 51-55, Friends
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This is a complex with several 5-story houses. Front desk, café and breakfast area are on two houses. The Treppenahus was very dirty and beschmiert, elevator also dirty. Some light switch were broken. The Minutenlicht is not enough, from the elevator the room or vice versa to come.
The breakfast is rather simple (toast, Industriemarmelade, a sausageand one sort of cheese, cereal, no fruit).
We have German, Italian and English taken, the majority of the guests but Spanish-
The rooms are huge -... Read more
in October 11
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Karola, Age 41-45, Couple
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large hotel walking distance the city
belongs to worldhotels
was without breakfast booked
underground parking with 26 euros relatively expensive
large rooms three good possible, very clean
friendly staff with good English
nearby is underground station, you can but also 15-20 centimeter to the center run, in the same building is Corte Ingles department store Read more
in April 10
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Kerstin, Age 46-50, Family
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very nice rooms, great breakfast on the 30. Floor with a dreamlike view over the city.
solely the drinks at the hotel bar are very expensive.
the 5 stars are justified because it is a top hotel.
beautiful clean rooms, modernly decorated, great bathroom with tub, separate shower and separate toilet.
very friendly staff. A late check-out at 16:00 o'clock I was without asking directly offered.
staff at the front desk was very friendly and professional. All speak good English.
ideal hotel for b... Read more
in February 12
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Marc, Age 41-45, Solo/single
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value for money top-I would go there again
the rooms were perfect reasonable. Very modern furnished. The rooms have different colors. We were in a green rooms with dark brown furniture. There is also a flat screen with 2, 3 German programs. RTL was in any case for everyone.
bed was nice and big. The only thing small shortcoming was the bathroom, but for a hostal adapted. But nevertheless clean. Only very simple furnished.
the staff were very friendly and helpful. With questions about directio... Read more
in December 11
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Marie-Thérèse, Age 19-25, Couple
Proof of booking provided
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