Research Paper On Madrid

Madrid the city of El Foro, The Forum is vibrant and energized, but during Christmas season is even more spectacular. The attractions, local events and traditions define the city. This vibrant city has over 3.2 million inhabitants and add 3 million to the metropolitan area. This bustling city is right behind London and Paris in population. Madrid is a powerhouse in the European Union their forward thinking in the cultural arts, education, fashion, and politics gives Madrid the recognition as a major global city.

During anytime of the year Madrid offers many events. The Royal Palace, Prado Museum,
Bullfighting Las Ventas, National Library, and the Queen Sophia Museum represent a few of the sights available to tourists.

Christmas is beautiful and majestic in December just in time for the extravagant celebration of Christmas.

1.) Madrid de Los Austrias 4-hour Spanish
style. Only during December can tourist tour grand monuments built during the Habsburg dynasty. Travelers learn about the history of the dynasty and explore the intricate fascinating architecture of the time. The guides knowledge extensive and far-reaching. You won't want to miss this.

Also included in this tour is the visit to Madrid's oldest Christmas market located in Plaza Mayor. This market is over 100 years old, and travellers around the world come to sample the nougats in the festive lit plaza. The guide will show you special gifts from ranging from symbols to candy to places to sample special Christmas foods and liquors.

2.) On the night before Christmas if looking you're for a traditional Christmas event, Inmaculada Concepción in Seville Cathedral is perfect.
Every year the Seises liturgical dancers perform a special 100 year old dance while the Seises choirboys sing. This creative display is performed in front of the cathedral altar. This treat is only performed three times a year.

3.)Another tour which gets you in the Christmas mood is the The Navibus: Christmas Lights City Tour. This tour focuses on the alluring and charming Christmas lights throughout the city. This is a new addition to the Madrid Christmas activities but appreciated. A bus takes sightseers on a 45 tour staring at Goya and Jorge Juan. Tourist will see Serrano, Plaza Independencia, Calle Alcalá, Plaza Cibeles, Gran Vía, Plaza Callao, Jacometrezo, Plaza Santo Domingo, Calle San Bernardo, Calle Velazquez, and Calle. The tour bus comes every 5-7 minutes.

4.) BELÉN de Francisco Salzillo in CentroCentro at Palacio Cibles is one of many serene Nativity scenes displayed in this majority Catholic city. Some vacationers follow a planned
route.

Nativity City Council Madrid Plaza del Sol
Royal Church of San Ginés (Belén de la iglesia de San Ginés)
Corpus Christi Convent of the Nuns Jerónimas (Belén del Convento de las Carboneras) Plaza del Conde de Miranda
St. Michael’s Basilica (Belén de la Basílica Pontificia de San Miguel)Nativity popular monumental sculptor José Luis Mayo Lebrija.
Church-Basilica of Our Father Jesús de Medinaceli (Belén de la iglesia-Basílica de Jesús de Medinaceli)

Madrid offers a different perspective on Christmas. From traditional to the unconventional Christmas celebrations the tourist to Madrid is offered a heartwarming, enjoyable Christmas vacation