Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain, as well as the administrative center of the homonymous province and autonomous community. The municipality is located in the District Area Metropolitano. This is the biggest economic, political and cultural center of the country. The city is located in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula. Madrid is a large conurbation area of ​​1,2 thousand km ². The city is situated on an area of ​​607 km ² and includes 21 administrative districts. Madrid is centrally located in Spain at an altitude of 667 m above sea level. Through the city flows a small river Manzanares, formerly belonged to the historical region of Castile. The capital is ranked first in the country by population, which grows mainly by immigrants. By tradition, most of the population is Roman Catholics. Despite a trend towards the transfer of industrial centers in industrial parks located outside the city limits, Madrid remains the second most important industrial center after Barcelona in Spain. I immediately thought that the people here as elsewhere are fighting for a place in the sun. That strictly speaking it is no surprise. In the last period significantly increased the value of Barajas Airport and its contribution to the administrative and financial activities. Road construction and expansion of rail transport has grown substantially in recent years. Madrid developing tourism activities, being the most visited city in the country by foreign tourists. The city is one of the most beautiful capitals, not only Europe but all over the world. Economic and cultural life of the city focused on the Paseo de la Castellana. Here are the most expensive shops and luxury restaurants. Many museums and other attractions are located in Madrid. One of the main cultural attractions is the Museum del Prado. Prior to the beginning of the XVIII century equestrian bullfights in Madrid was carried out on the Plaza Mayor in the presence of the king. After forming the traditions of modern bullfighting walking in the XVIII century the main arena was near the ​​Alcala Gate. In 1929 a grand arena was built for the Las Ventas bullfighting at the end of the street of Alcala.