Мадрид Испания Interesting facts about Madrid

Interesting facts about Madrid

It is an unusual and nice city of Spain. Lots of exciting things, kind people and hearty atmosphere are glad to see you in this place. Here you will collect different stories, legends and buy various souvenirs. A famous Spanish composer and conductor Ricardo Villa Gonzalez and a world-renowned Spanish singer Julio Iglesias were born here. In spite of the huge number of comfortable Madrid hotels which appeared every year, there are still their houses and places they liked to visit in Madrid. So, you have an opportunity to get close to these celebrities.

Madrid is the only city in Europe, where you can find a monument to the devil, located in El Retiro (a famous park), it is called El Angel Caido and means “fallen angel”. At the Museum of Queen Sofia there is the most world famous picture “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso, a symbol of pacifism. In April 1937, a heart of the Basque province, the town of Guernica, was bombed. But the painter did not adhere to political views, but tried to show the fact of violence and human suffering.

For a long time it retained the insulting nickname of "village-age" or "village of the royal court". Since the capital was moved here for the political reasons, the city has long been remained as "ugly duckling" among other European capitals.

Madrid has got its status of capital in 1561, for this period of time it was a little village that did not have access to the sea, and there were no the trade routes. The city was chosen by King Felipe II, as the seat of the royal court for purely pragmatic reasons, and even on a whim. That is why Madrid is also called "intentional town".

The city of Spain bustles all year round, it is famous for its nightlife, bars and restaurants. To feel all the uniqueness of the city you can at one of three- to four-star hotels of Madrid. You will find a peace and relax in the convenient and light rooms, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the personnel.

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