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Madrid

Madrid. By: Susanne Kushnerick. By: Susanne Kushnerick. Landforms. Madrid is located on the Manzanares River.

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Madrid

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  1. Madrid By: Susanne Kushnerick By: Susanne Kushnerick

  2. Landforms • Madrid is located on the Manzanares River. • Near the northern entrance of Parque del Retrio is a large artificial lake called Estanque del Retrio. To the south of the park there is a much smaller artificial lake. The glass building, Palacio de cristal sits on the edge of that lake • Spain is located inside the Meseta Central, a large plateau that covers much of Spain.

  3. Parque del Retiro Parque del Retiro Parque del Retiro was created as a royal park; it was built by King Phillips IV as a retreat for the royal family. At the Northern entrance of the park there is an artificial lake called Estanque del Retiro. Overlooking the lake is a monument to King Alfonso XII. To the Southern part of the park is another lake that is much smaller. At the edge of the lake is a glass building called the Palacio de Cristal. It was used to house plants brought over from the Phillipines, but now is used for temporary exhibits.

  4. When the Royal Fortress burnt down on Christmas Eve, 1734, King Phillips V wanted to replace the fortress with a place. King Carlos III, son of King Phillips V, was the first to move into the palace. It became the main residence for the Royal Family until 1931 when King Alfonso XIII was forced to step down. Outside of the Palace is the Plaza de Oriente which id filled with statues of kings and queens. The palace is still used for official ceremonies, but now there are tours. It is one of Europe’s grandest palaces. Palacio Real When the Royal Fortress burnt down on Christmas Eve, 1734, King Phillip V wanted to replace the fortress with a palace. King Carlos III, son of King Phillip V, was the first to move into the palace. It became the main residence for the Royal Family until 1931 when King Alfonso XIII was forced to step down. Outside of the Palace is the Plaza de Oriente which is filled with statues of kings and queens. The palace is still used for official ceremonies, but now there are tours. It is one of Europe’s grandest palaces. Palacio Real

  5. Las Ventas Las Ventas From 1915 to 1920 Madrid saw a large increase in bullfighting. The city thought it was necessary to build a bigger and grander ring. The arena is about 60 meters (200 feet) wide. The seats are set into sections called tendidos,they are situated outside of the sun. There are five gates for the bulls to come out from. There is also a small hospital and a chapel inside the arena. • From 1915 to 1920 Madrid saw a huge increase in bullfighting. The city thought it was necessary to build a bigger and grander ring. The arena is about 200 feet (60 meters). The seats are set into sections called tendidos, they are situated outside of the sun. There are five gates for the bulls to come out of, a small hospital, and a chapel.

  6. Museo del Prado Museo del Prado • One of the most visited attractions Madrid. It was originally planned as a Natural History Museum. The muesum’s permanent collection is one of the largest in the world. There are 9,000 paintings, 5,000 drawings, 2,000 prints, 1,000 coins and medals, and about 2,000 decorative objects. Museo del Prado is one of the most visited attractions in Madrid. It was originally planned as a Natural History Museum. The museum's permanent collection is one of the largest in the world. There are 9,000 paintings, 5,000 drawings, 2,000 prints, 1,000 coins and medals, and about 2,000 decorative objects.

  7. Catedral de Nuestra la Almudena Catedral de Nuestra la Almudena In 1556 when King Phillip II made Madrid the capital of Spain, he wanted a cathedral. In1868, a congregation received permission to build a church to Virgin Almudena. Construction started in 1883 and came to a complete stop in the 1930’s when the civil war was going on. The Cathedral was finished in 1999. It is 104 meters long and 76 meter wide. • In 1556 when King Phillips II made Madrid the capital of Spain, he wanted a cathedral. 1868 a congregation received permission to build a church to Virgin Almudena. Construction started in 1883 and came to a complete stop in the 1930’s when the civil war was going on. The cathedral was finished in 1999. It is 104 meters long and 76 meter wide.

  8. The language spoken in Madrid is Spanish.

  9. San Isidro’s Feast DaY • This feast day is one of the most celebrated holiday’s in Madrid. San Isidro is the patron saint of the city of Madrid. At noon, the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidro holds a Mass in his honor. After the Mass, the Archbishop of Madrid blesses the spring in La Pradera de San Isidro. Other events on this day include drinking of the water from the blessed spring.

  10. Government Madrid’s government is a democracy made up of a mayor and fifty six member council. The mayor is Ana Botella and she presides over the council. The three parties in the council are the People’s Party, Spanish Socialist Party, and the United Left.

  11. Economy • Madrid is the second largest industrial center in Spain, next to Barcelona. It is the center of Spain’s national government, finance, and insurance. The manufactured items in Madrid are aircraft, electrical equipment, agricultural machinery, and leather goods. Spain is the fourth largest economy in the Euro Zone. The Madrid stock market has crashed and Spain is in bankruptcy. One in four Spaniards that are employable are out of work and fifty- three percent of young people are also unemployed.

  12. Fun Facts • Madrid has been the capital of Spain since the 17th century. • Madrid has more cloudless days than any other city in Europe. • Real Madrid is the world’s most successful football (soccer) club of the 20th century. • Madrid has three art galleries called the Golden Triangle. The galleries are the Prado,MuseoThyssenBornemisza,andMuseo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.

  13. Fun Facts • Including the suburbs and the city of Madrid itself, the estimated amount of people is 6 million. The fourth most populated city in Europe. • Some famous people born in Madrid are Penelope Cruz and Enrique Iglesias. • Madrid is like New York City because it never sleeps. It has stunning architecture, nightlife, and flamenco. • Running with the Bulls is one of the most popular events in Madrid.

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  15. Sources • http://www.aviewoncities.com/madrid.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madrid#Government • http://www.city-data.com/world-cities/Madrid-Economy.html • http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/euro-crisis-series-spain-s-economic-arsonists-a-847121.html • http://madridinfo.net/madrid_facts.htm

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