The capital pf Spain and one of the most important centres for finance in Europe, Madrid is a delightful blend of the old and the new. The city came into being in the 9th century and has since then witnessed different cultures and rulers. Today the city is as important a tourist attraction as it is for business travelers.

Madrid is also the top destination in Europe for art. The city houses three very famous museums forming the Golden Triangle of Art. These museums are the Prado Museum, the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofia Museum. Apart from these three museums there are many others that might catch a tourist’s interest. The city is also famous for its Opera houses that perform mainly on the weekends. Some of the other attractions of the city are the Plaza Mayor, The Gran Via, the Palacio Real, the Templo de Debod, the Las Ventas, The Puerta de Europa, the various theatres in the city and the Café Central.

The night life in Madrid will appeal to those who like to party hard. On the weekends the city’s nightlife truly comes alive with all its youth dancing the nights away. Discos and clubs are full with the youth who are just out to have some fun.

Bull fighting is another specialty of the city. The Plaza de Toros (the bullring) in Las Ventas was constructed in 1929 and is said to be by many the centre of the world’s bull fighting. This plaza can seat 25,000 people. The Spanish bullfighting season is from March to October every year. During the middle of March up until mid-June bullfights are an everyday affair. This is during the festival of the patron saint of Madrid, San Isidro. For the rest of the season, the bullfights are held on Sundays and public holidays.