WOX TRAVEL CONTEST | Madrid

The Royal Palace in Madrid

The square in front of the Royal Palace

One of the city's landmarks is Plaza Mayor.

"Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena", known as the Almudena Cathedral

The official residence of the Spanish royal family, although today it is mainly used for state ceremonies.

One of the largest palaces in Europe

panoramic view of Madrid

In the center of the square is the monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, the Spanish writer famous for his work "Don Quixote"

The monument is made of a stone monolith with several statues, such as the two main female characters from the novel, Dulcinea and Aldonza. The five continents are also depicted, symbolizing the universality of Cervantes' work.

The statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree is an iconic symbol located in the Puerta del Sol square in the city center.

Part of Street Art

Further on I saw paintings with scenes from Spanish culture and flamenco dancers and bullfighters.

Urban view from the Plaza Mayor, Town Square, a major public space in the heart of Madrid

One of the small streets with cafes

Finally, my day ended in front of the monument to Pedro Calderón de la Barca, a prominent Spanish playwright and poet from the Golden Age, located in the Plaza de Santa Ana.