Madrid - The capital of Spain

Metropolis House

A four days citytrip took me to Madrid. Since we were invited to a wedding-party a two hours drive from the city we actually didn't had much time for sightseeing. Thanks to our friends who gave perfect tourguides we have seen the most important things and places of the city. We started our tour close to the Bank of Spain. Then we crossed Metropolis House and followed the Gran Via which is one of the main roads.

I noticed that there are many old buildings. Some of which were glass fronts or other very modern elements added. Taking the example of the Metropolis House it was built round 1910 by an insurance. You should see this building during the night. With all the lights it's very beautiful. Many buildings were illuminated. Madrid is the third biggest city of Europe but I have to admit it's very clean but crowded. So many tourist and locals....

Plaza Mayor

We went up Gran Via to Plaza Callao then turned in to Calle Preciados and headed to Puerta del Sol. It's a big square in the hearth of the city. Lot's of tourists and locals. Seemed to be a place to be. Close to this square there is Plaza Mayor. It's one of the oldest squares in Madrid. They used it for different purposes during inquisition were they killed people, it was also used as soccerfield, bullfights, theaters and many more... Plaza Mayor is not very nice but the houses around are very beautiful. The paintings on the wall show scenes from different myths. Next remarkable building we visited was the Cathedral of Madrid. The construction took more than 100 years but since 1993 it's finished. 

More than that I can't tell you about Madrid. The next day we went to this wedding. But well there are some restaurant and hotel tipps. We had our last dinner in Madrid in Meson Rincon de la Cava. It was very tasty and cheap. Next to us were tourists and locals as well. Our last night we stayed in Hotel Opera as the name tells yout it's just behind the opera so very central. Exellent service, nice rooms and good breakfast. 

Madrid I will come back someday.