• Madrid is the largest city of Spain and has been its capital since 17^th century.
• The term Madrid is derived from Arabic word “Magerit” which signifies “place of many streams.”
• The international airport present in Madrid is the largest one in the country.
• In Europe, Madrid is the city which enjoys more bright and sunny days than any other city.
• FIFA has considered the world’s most flourishing football club as the Real Madrid FC, of the 20^th century. Its magnificent stadium is the “Santiago Bernabeu” is situated in Chamartin, holding a capacity of 85,000 spectators, is also one of the world’s most prestigious football venues.
• Several universities are located in Madrid among which, some are the oldest in the world.
• The official symbol of Madrid, which has a bear on its hind legs eating berries form the Madrono tree, is a sign for the growth of the city and also characterizes the possession and ownership of wood that is required for the construction of buildings.
• The Safari Park in Madrid comprises of large variety of animals of over 500, besides the aviary and reptile house.
• The people of the city, who are called as Madrilenos, are often described as Gatos meaning cats. It’s because of the past legend, an adroit soldier who, during the Arabic invasion, has climbed the outer walls with the agility of a cat, and hence the name of Gato has been assumed.
• The Warner Brothers Movie World at The Best Car Hire madrid is the Spain’s answer to the Disneyworld. It consists of 5 themed parks i.e. Old West Territory, Hollywood, DC Super Heroes, Warner Bros. Studios and the Cartoon Village.

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