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Spain is a perfect tourist destination in many regards. Several cultures thrived here in the past and got intermixed pretty well. Madrid is a perfect example of this intermixing and quite a lot of monuments stand as a proof to that. Tourists coming into Spain ought to visit the below mentioned exotic monuments in Madrid at all costs.
The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace has an imposing building and is among the biggest palaces one may find in entire Europe. It has got a unique architecture, emphatic artistic treasures and an unmatched beauty. It has got an enormous amount of floor space, 30 major rooms, 44 stairways and numerous balconies and windows.
The collection of medieval armor and weapons is so huge that it is spread across two stories. This palace is open for public visit on all days of the week. One may have a splendid view of southern part of the city from the palace and the Manzanares River which flows at some distance. Guided tours are available here for tourists coming from different parts of world.
Plaza Mayor
When in Madrid do not forget to pay a visit to Plaza Mayor which is an impressively built square. It used to be the host of tournaments, markets, bullfights and symphonies. A beautiful statue of Felipe III is situated in the center of this square. Tourists can enjoy local delicacies at Mercado San Miguel or Saint Michael Market.
Puerta Del Sol
This is another plaza which is the busiest place in entire Madrid. One may find quite a lot of interesting statues here. One prominent symbol is that of a bear climbing city’s symbol, madrono tree. This is a happening place and houses numerous eating joints, shops and other places worth visiting. Puerta Del Sol plays host to New Year celebrations every year which are telecast throughout Spain.
El Retiro Park
El Retiro Park is a huge park which is spread across 350 acres. It is a serene park and a perfect picnic place. Tourists and locals can be seen enjoying themselves during summer evenings. A number of monuments are situated here which are worth visiting. Facility of boating is available here which can be source of great family fun. Young hippies play local music and dance to its tunes, which is a treat to watch.
Other important monuments include the Main Post Office, housed in a century old building, Catedral de la Almudena (an old cathedral) and Plaza de Cibeles. Templo de Debod is an Egyptian temple which was gifted to Spain by Egypt and is a worth visiting place.
Tourists can reach Madrid by catching a flight to its international airport. It enjoys a great connectivity with most European cities with an excellent train service. Tourists who wish to have a long stay in Madrid can rent a car, but should always keep a map of the city ready. It is always helpful to have knowledge of basic Spanish words to navigate through the city and have some sort of communication with the warm hearted locals.
