Madrid, geographical centre and capital of the kingdom of Spain

Madrid is situated in the centre of the Iberian peninsula, therefore made capital of the kingdom during the period of the Austrias.

Madrid, in spring, from the Casa de Campo. Picture Guiarte

Its developement has been intimately related to its settlement as capital of the kingdom. Nowadays its population is over three million and it has several attractions that make the city interesting for tourism.

Among its offer for visitors undoubtedly outstand the art galleries, some of the richest in the world.

Madrid has the most notable pictorial offer. Rendición de Breda. Velázquez. Museo del Prado

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