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Visitors are drawn to Madrid for its art, culture, and energetic nightlife. Spain’s capital city is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. With a population of three million, it’s much smaller than many world capitals, but the atmosphere in Madrid is irresistable. People here enjoy life to the fullest, whether savoring every bite of a traditional Spanish meal or dancing all night in one of the city’s many bars and clubs. They also appreciate art, culture and sport and invite visitors to join them in their pursuits.

With great weather all year, there really isn’t a bad time to visit Madrid. There are a variety of lodging options including some luxurious five star Madrid hotels. Some hotels feature traditional architecture and decor while others adopt a more modern style. Visitors will be able to find rooms that suit both their pocketbook and their personal preference.

Once settled in the city, take a stroll through the various boulevards and squares located throughout the city. They are great for people-watching and many have good restaurants and interesting shops. Just be careful of tourist traps in some of the more popular areas. Sometimes its enough to just soak up the energy and pace of a new city. Visitors will also find a multitude of architectural wonders throughout the city to enjoy: beautiful palaces, cathedrals, and mosques seem to be everywhere.

Art lovers will have plenty to do in Madrid. The city is home to the famous “Golden Triangle” of art. Three museums with world reknown collections ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary art. Consisting of the Prado, the Reina Sofia, and the Tyssen Bornemisza Museum of Art, the combined exhibits feature works by Picasso, Dali, el Greco, Goya, Degas, and many, many others. There are many other museums and galleries in Madrid, some large such as the 25,000 piece collection of the Museo de America and others featuring the works of only one artist, like the Francisco de Goya museum.

The city also loves its sports. Madrid boasts one of the top football (soccer in the US) clubs in the world: Real Madrid. Matches are held in Bernabeu stadium. The Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas is one of the largest bullrings in the world and considered by many to be the world capital for the sport. Madrid is also proud of their basketball teams and the Madrid Tennis Masters tournament.