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Look at the map of Spain and point at the center. You’ve located the country’s capital and one of Europe’s most beautiful cities: Madrid. This popular destination is considered a city of contrasts with its abundant historic sites, resting in the shadows of modern skyscrapers.
History
This city of over 3 million people is proud of Western Europe's largest royal palace, and some consider it to be Madrid’s most beautiful building.
Inside the Royal Palace 2, 800 rooms are decorated in glory with museum-quality furniture and artworks. Tourists can tour 50 of these large and splendid rooms.
Art
The Internationally respected Prado Museum is the largest and most impressive art gallery in Spain. Opened in 1819, it is filled with works of art that feature the world's most comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings.
Shopping
Madrid has some of Europe’s best shopping, and potential buyers love to look through the stores looking for bargains. But for 500 years, shoppers have gathered to an extremely large outdoor flea market known as the Rastro where they find everything from antiques to CDs.
Entertainment
No trip to Madrid is complete without seeing a performance of Spain's famous art form, flamenco. Every day, flamenco performers sing, dance or play the guitar in small cafes and grand theaters alike.
Food
Madrid has a wide variety of restaurants, but because the Spanish typically eat late at about 9 or 10 p. m., it's difficult to find good dinner food earlier.任you get hungry before then, the best solution is to try a tapas bar where light snacks are served. Be sure to try the jamon, a kind of dry-cured ham: Spain is famous for it.
1. What do we know about the Royal Palace in Madrid?
A.It can hold 2, 800 people.
B.It has 50 rooms for visit.
C.It’s been visited by 3 million people.
D.It is thought to be the largest in Europe.
2.What kind of market is "the Rastro"?
A.For discount. B.For artworks.
C.To sell antiques and CDs. D.To sell various goods.
3.What is a must when traveling in Madrid?
A.Having dinner earlier. B.Visiting Prado Museum.
C.Enjoying flamenco. D.Drinking in a tapas bar.
