The palace is located 48 km from Madrid. The royal palace complex was built in the 17th century as the "Spanish answer" to Versailles - just as luxurious, with a rich and thoughtful garden and park ensemble and original interiors. The palace was the summer country residence of the royal family until the 19th century. In 2001, the royal palace in Aranjuez, along with the adjacent gardens and parks, was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Valley of the Fallen is a memorial complex in the suburbs of Madrid dedicated to the memory of the victims of the bloody Civil War of 1936-1939. For modern Spain, it is an extremely controversial object: the actual organizer of the military conflict, Francisco Franco, after his victory, buried about 40 thousand dead Francoists and Republicans here as a sign of the end of the three-year slaughter and reconciliation of the parties.

The Plaza Mayor is a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid. It was first built during the reign of Philip III. Only a few blocks away is another famous plaza, the Puerta del Sol.

At the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, an hour's drive from Madrid, lies the ancient palace and monastery of Escorial. At first glance, the structure impresses with its grandeur, but not everyone has the same reaction. Some called Escorial an "architectural nightmare", others - "the eighth wonder of the world". Today, Escorial is a cultural heritage of Spain, a major museum and architectural treasure.

A matador with a red rag, dodging an enraged bull - this is the association that many people have when they think of Spain. You can watch this action live at the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid. Now the arena hosts not only bullfights, but also other sports competitions, music concerts and other events.

Prado is one of the largest fine art museums in Europe, with hundreds of paintings and sculptures by world-famous artists in its collection. Since the museum's founding in the early 19th century and up to the present day, the collection has included works by Bosch, Rubens, Goya, Murillo, Durer, Poussin and many other artists whose names are familiar even to people far removed from art.

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest in Western Europe and one of the largest in the world. With over 135,000 square metres and 3,418 rooms, it has witnessed centuries of Spanish history. It is one of the few official seat of a Head of State that is open to the public. Almost 2 million visitors come every year to discover its rooms, works of art and treasures that are unique in the world.