Madrid s central district is known as Centro. La Latina neighbourhood here is the oldest area in Mad

With its history, culture, delicious spanish food as well as colorful night life, Spain s capital and largest city Madrid is one of the most interesting places to see in the country. It offers a very comprehensive metro network (second largest after London s) so the public transportation and accomodation is not a big problem.
Madrid s central district is known as Centro. La Latina neighbourhood here is the oldest area in Madrid, the Islamic ramada inn norwalk ca citadel inside the city walls, with narrow streets and large squares. ramada inn norwalk ca But the most popular central area is called Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun). The origin of the name is interesting. Puerta del Sol was one of the gates in the city wall that surrounded Madrid in the 15th century. The gate was in the east and sun rised from here so the place got its name. Today, this place is the heart of Madrid and is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads. Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Santa Ana (Plaza means city square) are very near.
Puerta del Sol is also the heart of Madrid s night life. To the north of Puerta del Sol you will find GrandVia, luxury shopping street of Madrid. Grand Via is known as Broadway of Spain and houses one of the most colorful night life scene in Europe. Grand Via is home to many hotels, restaurants, bars, pubs and night clubs.
Area near Puerta del Sol and Grand Via houses some of the most popular hotels in Madrid. For hotels ramada inn norwalk ca in this area, room prices, guest reviews and latest deals you can check Madrid Centro Hotels ,  Madrid Grand Via Hotels and  Madrid Puerta del Sol Hotels pages.
To the west of Sol is a historic area named Opera. Elegant Plaza Isabel II and Madrid s large opera house Teatro Real is here. Royal Plaza and Plaza de Oriente are littered with sculptures and are a short walking ramada inn norwalk ca distance away. Madrid s center is not very large and hotels in this area are quite near to historic attractions like Plaza Mayor.
To the east of Madrid s center from Calle de Alcala, Madrid s Art Triangle and the large boulevards around it starts. Famous  Madrid museums Museo del Prado and Centro ramada inn norwalk ca de Arte Reina Sofia are here. To the north, you will find Paseo de Racoletos and its countless cafes. The Buen Retiro Park behind Prado museum belonged to the Spanish Monarchy until the late 19th century ramada inn norwalk ca but is now a large public park with  beautiful sculpture ramada inn norwalk ca and monuments, galleries, a peaceful ramada inn norwalk ca lake and host to a variety of events. Retiro Park is one of Madrid s premier attractions.