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As a tourist destination, Madrid is filled with
fascinating areas to explore. There are the wide, gracefully tree
lined major avenues and boulevards, the trendy and cosmopolitan
buildings, and, in contrast, the old areas that twist and wind with
quaint streets and cozy cafes. Together, these combine to provide
many days of discovery of the treasured past and the exciting
present of Madrid.
Madrid is located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula and has
served as the capital of Spain since 1562. Its southern and elevated
location allows for warm, dry summers and cool winters, providing
excellent traveling weather all year round.
One cannot help but notice a prominent
green expanse on the map of Madrid. Parque Del Retiro is more than a
nature walk. In fact, many visitors return several times during
their stay for the wide variety of entertainment provided by street
performers, boaters, skaters, and puppeteers.
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