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.

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.