Located in the geographical center of the country, Madrid became the capital of Spain in 1561 under King Phillip II and has preserved a rich historical and architectural heritage that the city's inhabitants have blended with a sense of humor, good taste, and art of living. Madrid makes everyone feel welcome. That is the reason for the proverb "From Madrid to Heaven!"
Madrid is a must-see destination for those looking for a taste of art and history: three of the most important art museums in Europe are located just a 15-minute walk apart: The Prado, The Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofia. From Rembrandt to Picasso, from Goya to Monet… Madrid is a complete art academy for you to be inspired by!
But it is not only Madrid that makes it worth a visit: it only takes a one-hour drive to reach impressive cities like Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Chinchón, Aranjuez, Alcalá de Henares… the list goes on, making it easy to fill an entire week with a different activity every day. This, without mentioning the lively night scene Madrid is renowned for…