Madrid is the capital of Spain and is located in the centre of the country on a plateau over 2000ft high (660m).

Madrid has about 3.5 million inhabitants. These photos taken in autumn 1999 show part of a square near the city centre, it is called Plaza de Espana.

Madrid has several parks including the Retiro, Parque del Oeste, and Casa de Campo. It has also many historic buildings including a Palace, named the Palacio Real although the Royal Family do not live there any more. Other attractions of Madrid which you can see pictures of here include El Rastro market and the Zoo.
Retiro and Parque del Oueste
Casa de Campo
Palacio Real
El Rastro Market
Madrid Zoo
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