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2) Have it sent to you as aMadrid is a captivating city and known as the European city that never sleeps! Whether you are after fabulous nightlife, shopping, delicious cuisine, or cultural highlights, the city will grab your attention and not let go. From a wide range of restaurants, shops, theaters, museums, and much more, it never feels as if you will grasp all there is on offer in just one trip. The heart and soul of the city center is the Puerta del Sol Square, from which the streets run to Madrid's numerous other squares. Enjoy reasonably priced restaurants and numerous bars, open way into the night. For the shopaholics out there head to Gran Via for a wide range of shops and department stores. For a taste of the real Madrid, head to to one of the many authentic tapas restaurants.
With highlights that include Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park, and Mercado San Miguel Madrid is one of the best European destinations for a city trip. Make sure that you pay a visit to one of Madrid's excellent museums, the best of which are situated on Museum Island. Its best to use public transport to get around the city as driving and the road systems can seem chaotic at best for the outsider, and the city boasts one of the world's largest underground networks. Summer in the city can be very hot, and winters relatively cold, so it is best to plan a trip in the spring or the fall, when Madrid is at its most beautiful.
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