Why to Madrid? By the standards of Spanish history, Madrid is a young city: no Roman ruins, no thousand-year-old fortresses. The seething energy of the collision of three cultures - Moorish, Spanish and Jewish - destroyed antiquities and gave a unique fusion. The capital of the kingdom, having experienced both republic and despotism, remained regal, but surprisingly modern. Madrid is full of life: literary, fashionable, football and simply bright, infectious life. At the end of each chapter there is a reference section with the necessary addresses, opening hours, our recommendations for restaurants and shops. In the final section “Information for tourists” you will find many facts and tips that will be useful to you even before starting your trip to Madrid, and a mini phrasebook.