Interesting facts about Madrid Is a great opportunity to learn more about the largest cities in Europe. As the capital of Spain, Madrid serves as the main economic, cultural and political center in the country. There are many world-class attractions here.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Madrid.
- The first mention of Madrid is found in documents dating back to the 10th century.
- Geographically, Madrid is located in the heart of Spain.
- During the Civil War, the Prado Museum was headed by the world famous painter Pablo Picasso.
- Did you know that the siesta championship is held here every year? The participants are required to fall asleep amid the city noise and the exclamations of the surrounding public.
- The local Real Madrid FC has been recognized by FIFA as the best football club of the 20th century.
- The Madrid Zoo was opened in 1770, and continues to work safely today.
- The popular director Pedro Almodovar once traded second-hand items in one of the capital's markets.
- An interesting fact is that Madrid is one of the sunniest European cities - about 250 sunny days a year.
- In the Grassi Watch Museum, visitors can view hundreds of antique clocks from the 17-19th century. It is curious that all of them continue to work successfully today.
- Today, Madrid is home to over 3.1 million citizens. There are 8653 people per 1 km².
- Eight streets at the same time open onto Puerta del Sol. At this point, a plate is installed, which represents the zero point of reference for distances in the state.
- Two thirds of Madrid residents are Catholic.
- There is a winter garden at the local Atocha train station, which is home to a large number of turtles (see interesting facts about turtles).
- Madrid is famous for its botanical garden, where over 90,000 plants grow, including 1,500 trees.
- The roof of the Metropolis building in Madrid is covered in gold.
- The “Warner Madrid” amusement park has about 1.2 km of roller coasters. The uniqueness of the slides is that they are completely made of hardwood.
- Moscow is among the sister cities of Madrid.
- Several ring roads have been built in Madrid, allowing you to bypass the city if necessary.
