Madrid is the capital and most populous and largest city of Spain, is located almost in the center of the country.
Madrid is the capital and most populous and largest city of Spain, is located almost in the center of the country.
Madrid is located on the Manzanares River in the central part of Spain. Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. Madrid is considered as global city because of its significance of political affairs, education, media, entertainment, fashion, and science influences.
Furthermore, in terms of absolute GDP, Madrid has listed as the 23rd richest city in the world and 3rd richest in Europe. It is a main centre for international business and commerce in Spain.
In addition, Madrid is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Europe. The important tourists’ attractions in Madrid are Royal Palace, the Buen Retiro park, founded in 1631, the Teatro Real (Royal theatre) with its restored 1850 Opera House, an archaeological museum, the 19th-century National Library building, and art museums.
Country | Spain |
Location | Central region of Spain |
Region | Community of Madrid |
Autonomous community | Community of Madrid |
Madrid Coordinates | 40°25′N 3°43′W |
Madrid Founded in | 9th century |
Area of Madrid | 604.31 km2 (233.33 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 667 m (2,188 ft) |
Madrid Population (2019) | 3,223,334 |
Madrid Time zone | UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 (CEST) |
Madrid Postal code | 28001-28080 |
Madrid Area code(s) | #ERROR! |
Madrid Climate | Mediterranean |
Madrid language | Catalan and Spanish |
Madrid Metro Rail | the rapid transit system |
Madrid Airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport |
Madrid Website | madrid.es |
Plaza Mayor | Temple of Debod | El Rastro | Parque Warner Madrid | Neptune Fountain |
Museo Nacional del Prado | Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum | Santiago Bernabéu Stadium | National Archaeological | Plaza de España |
Royal Palace of Madrid | Mercado de San Miguel | Plaza de España | Madrid Río Park | El Capricho Park |
El Retiro Park | Plaza de Cibeles | Real Jardín Botánico | Sabatini Gardens | Basilica of San Francisco el Grande |
Puerta del Sol | Catedral de la Almudena | Plaza de Santa Ana | Casa de Campo | Círculo de Bellas Artes |
Gran Vía, Madrid | Palacio de Cristal | Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas | Parque de Atracciones de | Matadero Madrid |
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina | Puerta de Alcalá | Madrid Zoo Aquarium | Campo del Moro | Parque del Oeste |