Discovering Madrid

Museo del Prado = home to Picasso's Guernica and works by Dalí and Miró Reina Sofia Museum = one of the world's greatest art museums Royal Palace of Madrid = official residence of the Spanish royal family Retiro Park = a large urban park with gardens, lakes, and walking paths

Centro = historic center with narrow streets, plazas, and shops Malasaña = historic center with narrow streets, plazas, and shops Salamanca = upscale neighborhood with luxury shopping and dining

La Tomatina = a celebration of Madrid's patron saint with music, dance, and food Fiesta de San Isidro = a celebration of Madrid's patron saint with music, dance, and food Veranos de la Villa = a summer festival with outdoor concerts and performances

<p>Ancient and medieval periods = Madrid became the capital of Spain in 1561 under Philip II Habsburg and Bourbon dynasties = Madrid was a key site during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) Modern era = the city grew rapidly during the Habsburg dynasty, with the construction of the Royal Palace and other landmarks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reconquista = founded by the Arabs in the 9th century as a small fortress Spanish Civil War = a key site during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) Habsburg dynasty = the city grew rapidly during the Habsburg dynasty, with the construction of the Royal Palace and other landmarks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philip II = Madrid became the capital of Spain in 1561 under Philip II Picasso = home to Picasso's Guernica and works by Dalí and Miró Dalí = home to Picasso's Guernica and works by Dalí and Miró Miró = home to Picasso's Guernica and works by Dalí and Miró</p> Signup and view all the answers