Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. Though Madrid has a modern infrastructure, it has preserved the historical and heritage places. The landmarks in Madrid are the huge Royal Palace of Madrid; the Teatro Real (Royal theatre), the Buen Retiro park, 19th-century National Library, archaeological museum, etc. Madrid also has three superb art museums: Prado Museum, which hosts one of the finest art collections in the world, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, a museum of modern art, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. The major tourist attractions in Madrid are the bullfighting, classical music and Opera, the historical monuments and museums famous for their art. Madrid is home to Real Madrid, one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world Madrid is served by Barajas Airport which serves as the main gateway to the Iberian Peninsula from Europe, America and the rest of the world. Madrid has a good railway network with Madrid Metro being one of the most extensive and fastest-growing metro networks in the world. To get cheap air tickets to and from Madrid, use ExploreTrip's extensive search option. Hurry and grab the opportunity to have an exciting trip to this wonderful city.