Madrid like a local

Alba:Almudena Cathedral: The Almudena Cathedral in Madrid is a temple that you can visit during your trip to the Spanish capital. To appreciate all its beauty, we recommend you visit its interior. You will enter magical places such as the Crypt of the Almudena Cathedral. Besides, you have the opportunity to learn about the history and art of this beautiful place, which was the first to be completed during the construction of the temple. In fact, in 1911 it was already open to worship. The crypt is neo-Romanesque with Byzantine influences. You will be amazed by its more than 500 columns, 50 of them monolithic and none equal to another; it’s all impressive for their size and the stone and beauty of their capitals

Alba:The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family at the city of Madrid, although now only used for state ceremonies. The palace has 135,000 square metres (1,450,000 sq ft) of floor space and contains 3,418 rooms. It is the largest functioning Royal Palace and the largest by floor area in Europe.

Alba:The Plaza Mayor (English: Main Square) is a major public space in the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain. It was once the centre of Old Madrid. It was first built (1580–1619) during the Habsburg period of Philip III's reign. Only a few Spanish blocks away is another famous plaza, the Puerta del Sol. The Plaza Mayor is for the people of Madrid and tourists to shop, walk around, eat, and enjoy the outdoors.

Alba:The Puerta del Sol (Spanish for "Gate of the Sun") is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year. The New Year's celebration has been broadcast live on national television since 31 December 1962.

Alba:Built on a medieval Islamic fort, Madrid's La Latina neighborhood is the city's oldest—and one of its liveliest. While La Latina is picturesque, with narrow streets lined with tapas bars and plazas punctuated by beautiful churches, this central Madrid neighborhood is modern and bustling, with no shortage of things to do.

Alba:Bubbling with life at any time of day – and often long into the night – Malasaña is Madrid’s hippest neighbourhood. Surrounding Plaza del 2 de Mayo and near the Tribunal Metro stop, the trendy barrio is just minutes from Sol and a short walk to the most sought after museums and cultural hotspots

Alba:Chueca is a area of central Madrid, named after its main square, Plaza de Chueca. It is known as Madrid's gay neighborhood. Plaza de Chueca was named after Spanish composer and author Federico Chueca.

Alba:Gran Vía (literally "Great Way") is a street located in central Madrid, Spain. It leads from Calle de Alcalá, close to Plaza de Cibeles, to Plaza de España.