Madrid is the capital, as well as the political, cultural and economic center of Spain. Madrid occupies an honorable fourth place in the list of the richest cities in Europe. Every year more than six million tourists arrive here from all over the world. Although here you will not find a delightful architecture, but this does not make a city boring and gray. On the contrary, in Madrid the greatest and sunny streets, which can be walking around the clock without fatigue. Also numbered about seventy museums, so that classes clearly there are many. I would like to introduce you to some points on a map of the city, which attract travelers with their uniqueness and beauty.
1. Royal Palace
This sample of luxury and splendor is one of the most ambitious palaces in all of Europe. Over his structure worked in the 18th century Italian architects of Sabatini and Saketyti for 26 years. The first guest became King Charles III, which gave the beginning of the settlement tradition in this palace of the ruling top of Spain. Even for the current king Juan Carlos I, this palace is the official residence. True, the ruler does not dwell in him, state celebrations are arranged here. That is why the museum is open here for everyone, feeling to be known. The palace itself is built with a big sweep in the style of Italian baroque. A lot of factors testify about pompousness, one of which is more than three thousand rooms. Outside the building looks festive and monumental, but the brightest sight of tourists inside. All interior items emit wealth and luxury - it is in the moments of staying in such palaces you begin to regret that I was not born in the royal family in the midst of the era of the Board. In each room you want to stay longer, in order to consider all the smallest details of the decoration. Also, the collection of weapons and armor, the Royal Pharmacy, the Museum of Music and Painting, Museum of Caret, are available for viewing. Be sure to highlight the time to visit this magnificent palace - here everyone can feel the atmosphere of audience and beauty.
Opening hours: April - September 10.00 - 20.00
October - March 10.00 - 18.00 (Sunday, holidays 10.00 - 16.00).
The cost of the entrance ticket is 10 euros.
2. Royal Botanical Garden
This amazing garden rightly is considered the best among themselves like. It was created over 250 years ago and during this time managed to experience a lot of changes. But each of the innovations made the garden only beautiful and more interesting. Here you can walk through the shady streets by watching more than five thousand plants from all continents. The garden created conditions for representatives of various climatic zones. This is an amazing find for a tourist in which everyone can discover something new and fascinating. In addition to the various exclusive representatives of the flora, there are collection specimens in the garden. For example, this pride is a collection of bonsai trees from 109 exhibits, presented by the former Prime Minister of Spain Philippe Gonzalez. In 2005, an alley of Olla, which is rich in unusual and bright trees was opened. No one will be bored in this garden, as the various terraces will introduce tourists with the Flora of the entire Earth.
Mode of operation: November - February 10.00 - 18.00
March, October 10.00 - 19.00
April, September 10.00 - 20.00
May - August 10.00 - 21.00
The cost of the entrance ticket is 3 euros. For children up to 10 years and persons over 65 years old entrance is free.
3. Flamenco - Restaurant Corral De La Moreria
Once in the capital of Spain, the tourist is simply obliged to see the spectacle called Flamenco. This action is traditional for Spaniards, and those who want to deeper to know the culture of this passionate people can come and enjoy Flamenco. It is this restaurant that is considered the most prestigious and colorful of its kind, so tourists often advise visit this institution. Here you dance the best artists and prepare excellent chefs. Of course, such a campaign will cost a round sum, but the money spent will fully justify themselves - for such impressions and emotions do not feel sorry to pay any amount. For those who travel with a limited budget. An alternative can serve as other, less well-known, in which you can often get on this show absolutely free. True, students are dancing there, honing their skills, but for visitors this spectacle still remains no less exciting. During the performance of artists in the soul, an irresistible desire to dance this dance is born. To do this, you can even order a lesson from Flamenco masters. But it is not so simple to pass your emotions through the dance, that's why the dance training takes more than a dozen years.
Opening hours: Every day 19.30 - 01.00
The cost of viewing the performance is 45 euros. The cost of dinner is paid separately (the average cost of 50 to 100 euros).
4. Lasaro Galdiano Museum
The fact that every tourist persisted and necessarily visit the so-called "golden triangle of arts", which includes the famous Prado Museum, Queen Sofia Arts and the Tissan Museum - Borneis. However, those who wish to relax from the cluster of the people, I advise you to get acquainted with the collection of magnificent exhibits Lasaro Galdiano. The museum that dries in the magnificent greenery of the garden once was the possession of the famous Spanish publisher. As you already guessed, it is his name and wears this museum. Lasaro Galdiano was fascinated by collecting and gathered one of the most valuable and large collections in all of Europe. In 1948, he handed his assembly and the house to the government of the city, so that everyone was able to admire historical heritage. The special pride of the owner is the paintings of Velasquez, El Greco and Ribera.
Mode of operation: 10.00 - 16.30
Sunday 10.00 - 15.00
Weekend - Tuesday.
The cost of the entrance ticket is 6 euros. For students and visitors, over 60 years old is a tariff in the amount of 3 euros. Children under 12 years old, as well as daily from 15.30 to 16.30, on Sundays from 14.00 to 15.00 the entrance is free.
This is just a small list of places where you can visit to get to know the city and its culture closer. In Madrid it is worth come, in order to feel the splendor of Spain. I wish you a pleasant pastime in the capital!