all-about-madrid

Madrid zoo is an attractive destination for day trip that incorporates different races of animals and amazing aquariums. It is situated in the western part of central Madrid, inside the Retiro Park that occupies about 20 hectares of territories with the capacity of 3000 visitors.

Royal Botanic Garden was founded in the 18th century by  king Ferdinand VI, occupying about 8 hectares of territories which is situated near by Prado museum in Madrid.  It was developed as one of the important botany center with the purpose of discovering new plants and herbs in Madrid.

Parque del Retiro is one of the most beautiful parks which is situated in the heart of Madrid near the Prado museum by occupying the territories of  1.4 square km. This wonderful park offers various Spanish arts and architectures, monuments, and peace lake with exciting water sports which was opened to the general public in 1767.

One of the most attractive destinations in Madrid, Plaza de Espana is great for day trip which reflects the Spanish arts and culture with varieties of historical monuments. It has become the choice of numbers of tourists to enjoy their weekends.

Before constructing the Plaza, the territory was known as the area of Principe Pio hill which was used by the French authorities to execute the prisoners in the occasion of May second upspring in 1808, now the plaza de Espana has been constructed at the same place.