By: Mack Orton | 2011-08-01 | Vacation Rentals This is world-wide known art gallery. Many people visit Spain because they are interested in the wonderful museum and it really is one of the most important landmarks of Madrid. read more
By: Annette Labedzki | 2010-04-01 | Photography Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes of Spain was a very famous painter and printmaker of the eighteenth century. His immense popularity is attributed to his European style of painting, fetching the appreciation of the European kings and queens. Goya's "The Parasol" or "the Quitasol," painted in 1777, is by far his most successful painting. Most of his paintings were centered on women, including this one. Goya created "The Parasol" when the Prince and the Princess of Asturias called him to Madrid to paint cartoons for their dining room tapestry in the Royal Palace of El Pardo in Madrid. A copy of "The Parasol" was woven into wool for hanging in the palace. read more
By: Tisa Peterson | 2011-12-13 | Destinations If you have a large budget for shopping, head towards Goya Street, in the Salamanca neighborhood, one of the most traditional read more
By: Mark Twain | 2011-01-03 | Vacation Rentals The largest and the most beautiful palace in Spain is the royal palace. It is the largest palace in the Western Europe. A Moorish palace once stood in the place where it was built, though it was destroyed by a fire in 1734. The palace is the home of many magnificent pieces of furniture, ceramics and even frescos by the great Tiépolo. But that is not all the palace has to offer. This royal palace read more
By: Asif Khan | 2010-11-01 | Destinations One of the largest cities in Spain and Madrid is its capital city. It is thus the center of all the political and cultural activities of Spain as well as the residency of the monarchy read more
By: Alvin Toffler | 2010-12-08 | Vacation Rentals Being renowned around the world as a cultural city and having a metropolitan area with around 6.5 million inhabitants, Madrid it is the national capital of Spain. Thanks to these large numbers, many museums were constructed in Madrid, from the internationally renowned Real Madrid F.C. Trophy Exhibition, to the Museum of Prado. read more
By: Neha sharma | 2011-03-28 | Travel & Leisure Madrid, the capital of Spain is a hugely cosmopolitan city catering for many nationalities, the center for Spanish Government and the home of their Royal Family. It has over 3 million people living in... read more
By: Kavin A | 2011-02-14 | Travel & Leisure Top of the list for many of things to do in Madrid, the flamenco gives you a flavour of traditional Spanish culture and tradition read more
By: Dan Cortese | 2010-11-03 | Vacations Madrid is spread out on the meseta, central Spain's highlands. Its location is perfect for its function, that is, to coordinate the eighteen autonomous regions of Spain. Madrid doesn't have a very long history; it was only in 1561 that it became the capital of Spain. But those four hundred years have been enough to transform it into one of the most attractive cities in Spain. read more
By: Archie Blazer | 2010-12-04 | Article Marketing If you would like to know why Madrid is known as the sleepless city, then you have to visit it. read more
By: otelcom | 2011-03-30 | Travel & Leisure If you are looking for the best parties, amazing architecture and majestic cathedrals, then Madrid is the perfect place for you. Spains capital is famous for its artistic heritage which can be seen in... read more
By: Albie Morkel | 2011-02-11 | Vacation Rentals Take a trip to Madrid, the capital of Spain. You will find more than just bull fighting and Spanish football. The city has much to offer. read more
By: John Stevens | 2011-04-22 | Football After the dramatic winning over FC Barcelona at the King's Cup final soccer match on Wednesday (April 20, 2011) thanked to a powerful header of Cristiano Ronaldo in extra time, Real Madrid has received the first trophy for three years and their first Cup since 1993. While Barcelona kept 75 percent of the ball but found it hard to create golden chances and score even a goal, Real Madrid worked hard during this match and was worthy of taking the prize. Millions of Real Madrid’s fans all over the world celebrated the victory with different ways including thousands cheering the champions on an open-top bus upon at Plaza Cibeles on April 21, 2011 in Madrid, Spain. read more
By: Randy Opton | 2011-07-23 | Destinations Madrid is the capital city of Spain and one of its most beautiful cities. It is a place packed with history, culture and architecture, so a holiday here will be a very busy, but interesting one! read more