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Madrid: a perfect city to learn Spanish

With its neverending nightlife, and thousands of bars and night clubs, Madrid is said to be one of the most exciting cities in Europe. The city has a population of ca. 3.5 million and it is a destination for thousands of people from all over the globe.

Madrid has an exceptional cultural life. Here you can find world renowned museums as well as many exhibitions, theatres and cinemas. Right through the year you can enjoy the blue sky of Madrid (around 2.800 hours of sunlight per year).

All this makes Madrid the perfect city to learn Spanish.

Highlights of Madrid
- Madrid has a remarkable collection of museums. Most important are:

1) Museo del Prado (masterpieces of Velázquez, Goya, Murillo, El Greco,...)

2) Museo Reina Sofía (masterpieces of Picasso, Dalí and contemporary artists).

3) Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (private collection from the Middle Ages till our century).

- The best way to discover the city is to walk through its old streets.You will find the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace and the Opera.

- The Retiro Park (119 hectares), in the center of Madrid, is a perfect place to relax and also to visit some art exhibitions.

- If you are more interested in shopping Madrid is the place to be. From exclusive designer shops till highstreet fashion, Madrid offers something for everybody.

- Nightlife is an essential part of the city: Madrid never sleeps. From the traditional tapas bar till trendy clubs....

- The famous monastery "El Escorial" is just an hour away from Madrid

- Due its central location, you can visit a lot of Spanish cities without travelling during hours and hours. In less than two hours, you can be in Avila, Toledo, Segovia, Alcala de Henares or Aranjuez

   
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