SESE 2014
The South European Systems Engineering Tour: September 1st – 3rd 2014!
Call for Presenters is open. Deadline June 1st 2014.
Madrid (Spain)
Madrid is an open-minded city where culture, entertainment and business share an attractive, thriving space. Thanks to its modern and cosmopolitan flare and to the friendly and passionate character of Madrilenians, the Spanish capital makes everyone feel right at home while providing them with some of the world’s most interesting tourist attractions.
Things to do in Madrid
Art Galore
Over eighty museums and more than two thousand monuments -both historical and artistic-, contribute to the city’s richness and bear witness to the history and the art of all those who have populated Madrid throughout the centuries. Without this cultural heritage it would be impossible to understand European and world history. Madrid’s cultural legacy offers visitors an unprecedented tour: the Art Walk (which includes the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía National Museum and Art Centre, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and, more recently, CaixaForum). It is a unique walk through painting, sculpture, architecture and nature. But cultural heritage can also be appreciated on the streets. A walk through the many sides of Madrid offers a survey through past eras: the Hapsburg dynasty, the Bourbons, the Middle Ages, the 19th Century and even the times of Goya or Velázquez.
Nightlife and Entertainment
Those who visit Madrid will for sure know that it is one of the world’s liveliest, most entertaining and vibrant cities during the day, but even more so at night. Madrid offers visitors all imaginable options for leisure and entertainment. One of the most popular attractions is musical theatre. Gran Vía, also known as Madrid’s Broadway, has become a reference for this musical genre in Spain.
A Green City
With almost 3,000 hours of sun per year, Madrid is undoubtedly a luminous and warm city. Its Mediterranean continental climate is an invitation to walk through its streets. There is a great number of parks throughout the city, making it the greenest capital in Europe. In fact, Madrid has two true “green lungs”: El Retiro park and Casa de Campo.
Unique Gastronomy
With over 3,000 restaurants, Madrid can be considered a city where one can taste all the different cuisines in the world, as well as Spanish dishes. Undoubtedly, it also shows the richness of its own gastronomy with the cocido madrileño as its undisputed representative, while offering plenty of opportunities to try tapas. Aside from traditional flavours and styles, there is a new trend of top-quality cuisine, referred to as “designer’s” or “author’s" cuisine, which is considered avant-garde gastronomy to satisfy the most exquisite palates.
Shopping
Shopping in Madrid appeals to everybody for its variety, its quality and for the multiple alluring choices offered: from the most modern premises to the old traditional shops in the city centre. The city has several well-defined shopping areas: Gran Vía, Calle Preciados, the Azca-Orense area, Chueca and Calle Fuencarral, Calle Bravo Murillo or the historical city centre. However, it is in the Salamanca neighbourhood, particularly on Calle de Serrano and its surroundings, where one can find the major boutiques, luxury jewelleries and gift shops. A visit to El Rastro is a must, as it is one of the world’s most famous street markets. This experience is more about seeing than buying and, of course, about being seduced by the most traditional side of Madrid.
Active City
Sports are intensely lived in the city and there are a large number of specialised facilities to practise any discipline as well as to watch the best sports professionals.
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Public transport
- Subway: check all the information on routes, lines, fares, etc. on the Metro website.
- Bus: check all the information on routes, lines, fares, etc. on the Bus website.
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