"Madrid, home to tapas and bullfighting " a Madrid Travel Page by Venturingnow

Madrid is the capital of Spain, and I, unlike many others, thought it was a really cool city. Granted, there are tons of people, lots of cars, and a hectic daily life (if you leave out the siesta), but overall, the culture is really nice. I suggest visiting the city for at least a day and a half, maybe two. To experience Madrid is to explore its restaurants and eateries, prop up its countless bars, and be swept up in the nocturnal madness of its music scene and clubs. Madrid is an unusually open and accessible city. The town remains as refreshingly unlike Paris, London or Rome as ever.