Corners to discover
Some places worth seeing
corners
The Madrid region is a tourist destination with many corners to discover, places to see, different places and details that will surprise you, things to look at without haste. Numerous spaces and options to enjoy and go out with or without children, here are some suggestions. Jewels of XNUMXth century architecture in Aranjuez; Madrid's Calle de Toledo, one of the oldest, with more history and authenticity; the classic streetlights in the center of the capital and the Telefónica building, the first skyscraper.
have you noticed ...
... these urban details?
They are among the most photographed: the figures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza sitting on a bench in Alcalá de Henares; 'Día y noche', the monumental sculpture by Antonio López in Madrid's Atocha station; 'the bear and the strawberry tree', a symbol of Madrid; the pair of bronze lions of the Congress of Deputies; another icon of the city, the Tío Pepe poster at Puerta del Sol; the dome and the phoenix of the famous 'Metropolis' building, and the Salvador Dalí sculptural group in the square that bears his name.
how we are, how they see us
Among the habits and customs, the chocolate with churros or 'el tapear', - having food with the canes, wines or soft drinks -, the daily life morning, afternoon and night that takes place largely in the streets of the towns and cities of the region, draw attention to foreigners who visit us. Life, activity and leisure in the open air, the day and night bustle, going out to dinner, on a terrace or partying at night, especially on weekends. The lifestyle and the way of being of the people.