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Madrid is open and endearing. Bustling, unpretentious, its old quarter is a winding maze of simple harmony, surrounded by elegant civic buildings, parks and boulevards, landmarks of the modern city. A byword in art thanks to its galleries and museums, it enjoys a well-earned reputation as being an open-hearted city where all newcomers can be sure of finding a niche and a warm welcome, a city where the most disparate trends and attitudes somehow manage to co-exist.
The region of Madrid, situated in the middle of the Peninsula, is also the economical, financial and service centre. This is the region where the capital of the country is located: a cosmopolitan and modern city with a rich historical legacy, and a social dynamism that lends a particular appeal to its cultural, touristic and leisure opportunities.
Unforgettable places of unique appeal are found in Madrid, such as the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery , considered one of the eight world wonders, the Real Sitio de Aranjuez (Aranjuez Royal Residence), which inspired the famous concert by the same name, and was declared Cultural Landscape by UNESCO, and Alcalá de Henares, a renaissance spot that was declared World Heritage Site. Furthermore, the privileged location of the capital makes it possible to visit universally renowned cities such as Ávila, Segovia, and Toledo, all less than one hour away. In addition to these tourist attractions, Madrid is equipped with quite a modern infrastructure for transport, communications, accommodations, and services, which has turned the city into an important international business and conference centre.
Tourists visiting Madrid every year, many of whom come to attend the different events that the city hosts, will corroborate the region's prestige as an incentive trip destination, as well as a destination for seminars, conferences, conventions, and exhibitions. Madrid's passionate vitality, along with its exquisite variety of services, culture, leisure, and equipment, guarantee a successful visit.
The Region of Madrid also has great natural spaces of varied landscape. Such spaces include the monte de El Pardo (el Pardo Woods, filled with thick forests that shelter a great number of animal species), Sierra de Madrid, with its beautiful spots where one can play winter sports, and the ample fertile plains of the Aranjuez Royal Residence (Real Sitio de Aranjuez). Madrid also makes it possible to enjoy gorgeous protected spaces, where many different activities may be carried out, such as golf, sailing, windsurfing, horseback riding, balloon rides, etc.
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