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Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU. The municipality covers 604.3 km2 geographical area. Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about 650 meters above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid it is also the political, economic, and cultural centre of the country. The climate of Madrid features hot summers and cool winters.

Magerit, ‘land rich in water’. This is how the Arabs called this area on the central plain of the Iberian Peninsula, close to Sierra de Guadarrama, where King Phillip II of Spain later established the royal court. Later on, it grew into the big city that’s come down to us.

Madrid is a major cultural capital in Europe. Explore the places and characters that raised the city to the top of the art and culture scene.

Madrid is in vogue, thanks to an unbeatable lifestyle and a vibrant cultural scene with countless offerings to liven up every month of the year. Since emerging as a popular destination, the city has seen a stream of top-class events and new openings. With a perfect combination of tradition and modernity, the options for enjoying Madrid are infinite for the most traditional travellers, the most alternative, extravagant and even the most flamenco visitors.