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WHY MADRID?
  • It is the place to study art from the past to present-day. Explore the Golden Triangle of Arts composed of three of the most important worldwide art galleries: Museo del Prado;, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, and Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. Discover emergent artists. Madrid is a living art market!

 

  • Madrid offers a vibrant cultural life -- Flamenco, independent cinema, musicals, opera or theatre can all be enjoyed in this city.

 

  • Madrid's nightlife is unique in the world. Discover what the Spanish word “marcha” means.

 

  • Enjoy the tapas. Going out for tapas is more than eating. It is a way to go beyond gastronomy and to interact with other people. Although tapas are not exclusive to Madrid, you will not find this practice as widespread in other Spanish cities.

 

  • Madrid's natural light has fascinated many painters, such as Velazquez, and many photographers. Fall in love with the blue sky.

 

  • Madrid is one of the greenest capitals in the world, with the second largest amount of trees per capita.

 

  • Madrid is one of the sunniest European cities. Its climate is best characterized as mild, with warm winters and dry summers.
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