It is a starting point of your private tour (under the statue of Isabel II. Metro Opera). Take in the views of the square, named for the Queen of Spain Isabel II (ruled 1833-1868). On her initiative during the construction of the theater, which opened its doors in the Queen's birthday on 10 October 1850, the area was redesigned and received its present shape. The renovation ended in 2011, the area has acquired a modern look. Next you will see the Royal Palace of Madrid.Real Spanish "Versailles", one of the most beautiful Royal palaces in Europe, built in the 17th century. On the West side of the complex there are beautiful gardens of Campo del Moro. During the reign of the dictator Franco, the Palace was nationalized, so the Royal family does not live here anymore, and only arranges official receptions. The rest of the time the building is open to tourists, strolling around The Royal Palace and Plaza de Oriente.The original Arab city walls can be seen today in the Park of Emir Mohammed I, located near Cuesta de La VEGA behind the Cathedral of the Almudena.Plaza de La Villa is one of the oldest squares in Madrid, it was restored many times and a few times in its history it changed its appearance. It is situated in the old town, not far from the great Plaza Mayor. Three small street starting from the square: the Rue de codó (Calle Codo) – from the East, del Cordon (Calle del Cordon) from the South and Calle del Rollo (Calle del Rollo), which begins in the West.The Central square of Madrid, from where starts the most known tourist routes. Plaza Mayor appeared in the 17th century during the reign of Philip III. Since then, there have been important public events: executions, bullfights, coronations of the Spanish kings, public holidays and threatening the courts of the Inquisition. In our time, gather on the square street artists, artists and curious onlookers.● Stop Madrid Awesome local tavern with great and friendly service! Highly recommended to try any of the tapas, especially patatas pimentas! absolutely delicious!El Corte Inglés is seven floors of retail space. It is a Spanish network of shopping malls, United by the idea that everything can make shopping in one place. Here you will find everything: cosmetics, bags, shoes, stationery, home appliances, jewelry, toys, clothing, home goods and more.The rise of the Spanish theater of the "Golden Age" is associated primarily with the name of Lope de VEGA. Take your time to explore the house of famous Spanish writer and soak up on history and culture.Prado Museum (Museo del Prado) is one of the 20 most popular museums in the world, it is visited by nearly 3 million people annually. Like other major European museums (e.g., Louvre in Paris or the Uffizi in Florence), the Prado was created thanks to the collector hobby ruling dynasties of the Spanish for several centuries. It is the most complete collection of famous artists such as Velázquez, El Greco, Goya, Titian, Rubens and Bosch.The Neptune Fountain is a white marble neoclassical fountain, and one of the most beautiful ones in Madrid. It sits in the center of Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo; better known as Plaza de Neptuno.One of the main squares of the Spanish capital is Plaza de Cibeles. Here is the monumental fountain of the XVIII century and the Palace built in the early XX century. Since 2007, the building houses the residence of the mayor of the city.
Back in old days, citizens were taking drinking water from the fountain, and the building of the Palace served as the main post office.
Nowadays, the Plaza de Cibeles is a popular place among tourists locals.Green areas in the city, a favorite place of walks of Madrid. The Park has many picturesque alleys, fountains, buildings of past centuries. Citizens come here with their families on the weekend to eat ice cream or for a ride on a small boat on the lake. In Spanish the name of the Park sounds like the "good privacy".
