Madrid is the capital of Spain : it became capital in 1561.

      The most famous areas of Madrid is The Paseo del Prado.It includes three of the most important museums of Spain; the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía National Museum.
      The Prado National Museum contains the world's best collection of Spanish painting. Since 1992, the more than 800 paintings, sculptures, cavings, tapestries and gold and silver objects have been displayed in Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum .The Centro de Arte Reina Sofía National Museum is the most popular museum of Madrid among young people. It attracts contemporary painting and sculpture of all ages .

      You can also visit Calle and Plaza Mayor which is lined by beautiful buildings and the city's oldest church San Nicolas de los Servitas ,Victory Arch the Palacio Real , the Rastro Flea Market and the Plaza de las Cibeles and Puerta del Sol.