The capital of Spain Madrid can also be called the capital of tourism. This is one of the largely populated cities of Spain. Being the capital of the country, undoubtedly it has large number of visitors from various parts of the world. At the same time it is one of the most industrialized towns. So various kinds of visitors come to this place; emissaries from other countries, people coming on business and people coming for holidaying.
There is a saying that if you want to visit Madrid and know more about it, about the places of historic importance, the parks, museums, etc., then go round the city on foot. This is because almost every other street has something interesting and something worth seeing. Perhaps no other place in Europe has so much to offer to a tourist as Madrid. So if you go by a car, it is likely that you will miss some of the places of interest.
Being the capital city, there is a general feeling that boarding and lodging is expensive. But the reality is that it is not. Every section of the visitor can feel comfortable because all facilities are available at rates which everyone can afford. For example hotels and villas for accommodation; there are many hotels, villas and apartments at varied rental plans suitable for every section of the visitor.
Similarly the rates in restaurants are also within the reach of all types of tourists. The place is very well connected by railway, road and airways and so transportation is not a thing to be worried about.
Places of visit:
There are many places worth visiting. As a matter of fact, some tourist operators are of the opinion that one has to stay for at least about a week or ten days to cover all the important places of interest in Madrid and in the places that surround it. Some of the places of interest are Madrid palace, Metropolis building, Almudena Cathedral, Temple of Debod, Gran Via building, Ramales Square, Red de San Luis building, Puerta del Sol and City hall.
Apart from this there are many parks, the most popular park being Capricho Park. Casa de Campo Lake is another place of interest which is lovingly visited by many visitors. The indoor garden near the city railway station attracts many visitors throughout the year.
To make your tour more meaningful, it is advisable that you take the help of a local tour operator who would guide you appropriately.
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