Madrid

The City

Madrid is one of the world’s greatest cities and the capital of Spain.

The city centre is surprisingly small, with the majority of its main attractions within walking distance. The heart of the centre is called Sol. This can be considered as one of the main tourist attractions as it is classed as the very heart of Madrid’s old city. There is even a plaque on the floor which states you are stood in the centre of Madrid. It’s not hard to miss it as you usually see tourists having their picture taken or jumping up and down on it! All the main shops and department stores, such as El Corte Ingles are situated in the area of Sol. It is a very popular area during both day and night and never seems to be deserted; no matter what time you visit.