Madrid

Madrid is the capital city of Spain, and is located almost exactly in the geographical center of the Iberian Peninsula. Madrid is best known for its great cultural and artistic heritage, a good example of which is the El Prado museum. Madrid also boasts some of the liveliest nightlife in the world. On weekends, Madrilenian youth are famous for dancing all night long, stopping only to have some chocolate con churros at dawn, go home, take a shower, shave (or not), and go to work. Madrid hosts the largest Plaza de Toros (bullring) in Spain, Las Ventas, established in 1931. Las Ventas is considered by many to be the world center of bullfighting and has a seating capacity of almost 25,000. Madrid's bullfighting season begins in March and ends in October.

1. Museo Nacional del Prado (Prado Museum)
2. Palacio Real, Campo del Moro & La Almudena
3. Plaza Mayor
4. Puerta del Sol & Plaza Santa Ana
5. Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
6. Plaza de Cíbeles, Gran Vía & Puerta de Alcalá
7. Parque del Retiro & Palacio de Cristales
8. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
9. Templo de Debod
10. Torres KIO (KIO Towers)

1. Bullfights at Plaza de Toros 'Las Ventas' on Sundays in March thru October. Afterwards visit Museo Taurino next door.
2. Daytrips to nearby El Escorial (the Renaissance palace of Philip II) and the medieval sword town of Toledo.
3. Walk along the Paseo del Prado, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and get lost in charming La Latina/Madrid de los Austrias.
4. Visit these neighborhoods: hip Chueca, literary Las Letras, elegant Salamanca and the weekend vibe of Malasaña.
5. New Year's Eve - go to Puerta del Sol and count down, eat 12 grapes with champagne and make 12 New Year's wishes.

• Santceloni
• Zalacaín
• Goya
• La Terraza del Casino

• Corral de la Moreria - Tablao Flamenco