The history of the Park dates back to the XVII century: he served as a resting place for king Philip IV and his court. During the Napoleonic wars, the Park was badly damaged, most of the old buildings were destroyed. Now the Park Buen Retiro is a beautiful place for a pleasant stroll in the shade along the wide avenues of splendid monuments, gardens and fountains.

In previous years there were carried out public executions and bullfighting. Today on the Plaza Major artists, organized by the city celebrations, fairs, shows and carnivals. Are the best sights of Madrid will be of interest to fans of the present, and lovers of history.

Madrid's Royal Palace is the official Royal residence but is used for receptions, ceremonies and other special events. Home to the Royal family of Spain in another Palace Zarzuela, on the outskirts of the capital, which is why the Royal Palace of Madrid is open to visitors throughout the year. With its luxurious facade and magnificent interior of the Royal Palace attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world.

The original Arab city walls Madrid can be seen today in the Park of Emir Mohammed I, located near Cuesta de La VEGA behind the Cathedral of the Almudena. History of the Arab wall, the remains of which today have become an integral part of the architectural appearance of the capital of Spain, originates in the distant IX. The walls themselves are complex fortifications, built to protect the Moorish settlement of Magerit, moved to the left Bank of the Manzanares river, becoming today a reminder of the first boundaries of the city. They were reconstructed and restored in the XX century, now fully restored to their Foundation and land miraculously preserved wall in the Cuesta de La VEGA and Parque del Emir Mohamed I, along with a gate and the remains of six square towers.

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. In centuries past, citizens were taking drinking water from the fountain, and the building of the Palace the whole XX century served as the main post office. In our days the Plaza de Cibeles is a popular place among tourists and residents of Madrid.

As the largest hotels in Madrid, this area does not stop for a minute. The territory in the shape of the Crescent moon: standing on her zero kilometer, tourists make wishes. In the dark Puerta del Sol is illuminated by three hundred protectors: they light the fountains and monuments of the area seem fabulous scenery.