June 22nd, 2009
Madrid is famously known as the capital of Spain. It is included in the lists as one of the most visited cities all over the world. Every year, this magnificent city has been catering thousands of visitors from the different corner of the world. There is something in this city that makes it unique and alluring. We can never blame the tourists of keep coming back here. The bustling cities, upbeat nightlife, awesome landscapes, beaches, great culture and more are the factors that make Madrid a famous city all over the world. But the best places to visit in Madrid are its parks. Here, you will learn the history of the Spanish people as well as their culture.
The Buen Retiro Park or the Park of the Pleasant Retreat is the major park of Madrid. It is the most famous park in Madrid having a large area of 1.4 km or 350 acres. Buen Retiro Park is located at the edge in the center of the city nearby the Puerta de Alcala. This is the best park worth to visit during your Madrid travel. The park has been surrounded with impressive monuments, sculpture, tranquil lakes and galleries. It also been hosted several events, that makes Buen Retiro Park as the main attraction of Madrid. Part of the park’s sculptures and monuments include the monument of King Alfonso XII, the Rosaleda rose garden; within the alluring different roses stands the awesome fountain of the falling angel which was raised in 1922.
Another interesting artifact that you should see in Buen Retiro Park is the Museu del Ejercito and the Cason del Buen Retiro. They are actually the few remaining building of the Buen Retiro Palace. These remaining buildings are already been the sanctuary of the museum collections. The Cason housed the 19th and 20th century paintings, while the Ejercito is known not only in Madrid but all over Spain as the primary Army museums. The Ejercito houses the La Tizona which is the sword of the popular Spanish warrior El Cid.
There is so much to see and discover in Madrid, it is not only a typical bustling city. Its history amazes every tourist and the Buen Retiro Park is just one of the proofs.
June 11th, 2009
Madrid travel is a once in a lifetime experience. So if you are in Madrid, make use of the time. Plan it well or even make a list of the places you wanted to visit with. Organizing itineraries in Madrid would make the 
best of your Madrid tour. Meaning you can have enough time to explore all the interesting places in Madrid that you like. For your Madrid excursion, here are some of the interesting places that you should include in your list of itineraries.
Chinchon—located at the south of Madrid, this town offers one of the best foods all over Spain. Most of the restaurants are serving typical Spanish dishes. Palatable to eat while viewing the town’s main square which is never been changed since the medieval era.
Toledo—this place has been the sanctuary of the many antique Spanish monuments and great artistic and architectural heritage. The buildings that can be found here were historically established. Most are designed from baroque to gothic that makes it considered as the World Heritage Site. Since its emergence this place remained the religious capital of Spain. Also, Toledo is appointed as the city of the three cultures; Jewish, Christian and Moslem.
El Escorial / Valle de los caidos—this is one of the largest monestaries not only in Madrid but all over Spain. Located in the north part of the city, this monestary was made from the hewn rock by monks during the middle ages. This monestary is the central point of the town. Presently, the regular services here continue and there are still many monks living here. Aside from the medieval façade and the monks, this place is still offering various interesting areas that you should not miss to visit.
Avila—this is the birthplace of the Spanish Mysticism and of the Santa Teresa. It holds various art treasures. The 11th Century walls are just one of the best examples of the medieval walled city. And the visible Gothic Cathedral that they have is considered as the oldest cathedral in Spain. If you plan to travel in Madrid, you should have to visit these amazing places and for sure you will have a great Madrid travel experience.
