by Andy Herbach (Author)

Madrid is Spain's capital city. It's not only located in the center of the country, it is the center of Spain. Although travelers come to visit Madrid's main attractions-including the fantastic Prado Museum-they soon get caught up in the city's lively nightlife. The tapas scene alone is worth the trip. Although you'll find plenty of new buildings, you'll also find Baroque and neo-Classical structures such as the Plaza Mayor (where it seems at times that everyone in Madrid is visiting) and the grand Palacio Real (Royal Palace). If you have only a few days, we'll make it easy for you to truly experience Madrid. Our walks are designed for you to see the most sights in the shortest time. So forget those large, bulky travel books. This handy little guide to Madrid is all you need to make your visit enjoyable, memorable-and easy. Madrid Made Easy features: -Walking Tours -Museums, Monuments, Historic Sights & Architecture -Parks, Palaces & Gardens -Dining & Nightlife -Excursions to Toledo, El Escorial Monastery, and The Valley of the Fallen -Helpful Spanish Phrases, Travel Tips, and Detailed Maps. Before you know it, you'll be drinking vino tinto, eating tapas and staying up all night - just like real Spaniards