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"From Madrid to the Sky ..." See also
our City Guide Madrid
 The capital of Spain since 1562, is located on the geographic center of
the Iberian Peninsula. Because of its central location and high altitude,
the climate of Madrid is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters.
Madrid is a city of great monuments. Among its highlights are the
medieval center dating back to the Habsburg Empire and the Prado Museum.
But Madrid is not just a cultural destination. It is also a lively
metropolis with many pubs, cafes, discotheques and nightclubs open late into
the night. Don't be surprised if you get stuck in a traffic jam at four in
the morning, and the people you meet are not necessarily going off to
work....
What more need be said about one of the finest capital cities of
Europe...
The capital of Spain, located in the heart of the peninsula and right in
the center of the Castillian plain 646 meters above sea level, has a
population of over three million. A cosmopolitan city, a business center,
headquarters for the Public Administration, Government, Spanish Parliament
and the home of the Spanish Royal Family, Madrid also plays a major role in
both the banking and industrial sectors. Most of its industry is located in
the Southern fringe of the city, where important textile, food and metal
working factories are clustered. Madrid is characterized by intense cultural
and artistic activity and a very lively nightlife.
 The grand metropolis of Madrid can trace its origins to the times of Arab
Emir Mohamed I (852-886), who ordered the construction of a fortress on the
left bank of the Manzanares river. Later it became the subject of a dispute
between the Christians and Arabs until it was conquered by Alonso VI in the
11th century. At the end of the 17th century, a defensive wall was built for
the protection of the new outlying areas, tracing the roads of Segovia,
Toledo and Valencia. During the 18th century, under the reign of Carlos III,
were designed the great arteries of the city, such as the Paseo del Prado
and Paseo las Acacias.
At the beginning of the 19th century, Joseph Bonaparte undertook the
reform of the Puerta del Sol and vicinity. The commercial street known as
the Gran Vía was built as an east-west avenue at the start of the century.
In the 1950's the north-south boulevard called Paseo de la Castellana was
extended and modern buildings were erected, housing the major financial
institutions. Remainings of the distant past are mainly the Baroque and
neoclassical strcutures of the 17th and 18th centuries, such as the Plaza
Mayor (Main Square), the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) and others.
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Hotels Madrid Province |
 Best Western Florida Hotel San Lorenzo del Escorial 
Featuring a graceful decor and a warm hospitality, Best Western Florida Hotel
welcomes you for an unforgettable vacation. The Best Western Hotel Florida Hotel
San Lorenzo del Escorial is located in front of the historical Monastery,
considered the eighth marvel that was founded by King Felipe II. This hotel is
endowed with a wide variety of services and is decorated in the typical style of
the area. The Galeria Floridablanca, Colised Carlos III, Golf Field La Herreria,
R.C.U. Ma Cristina and Parque De Terreros Park are some of the local attractions
that are within walking distance. The hotel offers 50 air-conditioning
guestrooms that are complete with bathrooms, piped music, satellite television
and some have a view of the monastery. The on site restaurant serves a wide
variety of international delicacies. The onsite cafe is a cosy place, which
serves some of the finest Spanish dishes. This property also features meeting
rooms that can accommodate up to 500 guests for various events.
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