Located in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid is the capital and economic, cultural and political center of Spain. The city is also one of the largest art centers in Europe, with a population of 5.5 million, an urban area of 607 square kilometers, and an altitude of 670 meters, making it the highest capital in Europe. Bordered by France to the north and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea to the west, south and east, it is difficult for anyone who has ever been to Madrid not to be impressed by its unique charm.

With infinite longing for Madrid, we finally started our trip to Madrid.

I always have an inexplicable yearning and affection for Spain. Bullfighting, Flamenco, Spanish guitars, that kind of quiet, romantic and passionate, unrestrained, seem to be unified in the traditional Spanish classics. I think to understand a city, you have to feel every aspect of its chic and charm with your feet, eyes and even nose. Wandering through the streets became my first contact with Madrid, and walking through the neighborhood on a sunny afternoon gave me a sense of the city's former glory. Countless streets and buildings carry a heavy history, to be precise, Madrid's countless handsome buildings, not experienced the bombardment of the Second World War, the city is well preserved neoclassical period and Baroque classical architecture - dignified and elegant, it is like a beautiful but gentle girl with a small jasper. When you are tired of walking, you can take a break by the window seat in a street café, drink fragrant coffee, watch the scenery on the roadside and the passers-by, and enjoy your leisure time.

Our group coincided with the 5th International Gastronomy Summit in Madridfusión, a summit with the theme "Technology and Innovation at the Service of Raw Materials", which brought together many famous local chefs who presented their culinary skills.

Ham!

Spain is famous for its air-dried ham, and Spain has made a film called "Ham!Ham!" and won an international award at the film festival, which has greatly increased the value of Spanish ham. Spanish ham is made from the dried hind leg of a whole bone-in pig, the skin of which has been marinated and dried to turn brownish-yellow with a shiny sheen, which from a distance looks somewhat similar to our Chinese musical instrument, the pipa. There are a lot of ham shops on the streets. Rows of such hams are neatly hung on one of the walls of the store, there are various sausages on the counter, and there are various cans in the cupboards. At the bottom of the ham is a small, cone-shaped bowl that catches the fat that oozes from the ham during the drying process. An indispensable part of the daily life of Spaniards, this ham can be found everywhere in restaurants large and small on the street, and can be eaten with a plate of wine or bread dipped in Spain's famous olive oil, which is really like a ham museum.

Just down the Avenue Mayor is the famous Plaza Mayor, which means "Mayor" in Spanish, so it is no surprise that it is the largest square in Madrid, and the most striking thing is the beautiful fresco of a bakery and the equestrian statue of King Philippez III, who Alexandre Dumas called "the most beautiful and beautifully painted roof" - the sky of Madrid. For almost 100 years, Plaza Mayor has been the site of fairs and theatrical performances, religious events, fairs, bullfights and festivals. Restaurants, bars and cafes scattered around the area are even more brisk and crowded. Tapas, which can be found everywhere, are also unique tavern snacks developed in Spain. Spend the afternoon with the beauty of Plaza Mayor while experiencing the unique Spanish food and drink characteristics. The first sign of "[size=2> City of Gastronomy".

9 p.m. is when all the shops close, but the real nightlife in Madrid has just begun, because 9-12 p.m. is the time for dinner in Madrid, no wonder Madridians are notoriously night owls. Around 9 o'clock, people began to pour into all kinds of small restaurants on the street, eating and chatting in groups, so lively. That's when I realized that there are so many restaurants and bars in Madrid, almost every three or five steps away, even in the secluded alleys.

When it comes to Spanish cuisine, paella is certainly the number one, but when it comes to Madrid, the "capital of gastronomy", you can't fail to mention Callos and Cocido Madrileno. The finely cut tripe is completely soaked in the rich milk sauce, and the aroma of the roast begins to slowly unleash after the fire, and the milky smell has already arrived in the nostrils before it is served. The tender tripe will be eaten in a few bites, and the remaining milk can not be easily let go, and the bread must be torn into small pieces, and the kitchen will take back the plate without washing as the standard, and wipe the remaining juice in the plate thoroughly to be considered perfect. The fragrant Madrid broth is even more famous, made from chickpeas, cabbage and pork enema with red oil, among which the pork enema is unique, although there is only 1 small section in the soup, but the dry aroma and smoky flavor are fully integrated into the soup, and the pork enema also absorbs enough essence in the soup, the entrance is moist and chewy, and the aftertaste is slightly spicy and fragrant. [size=]flamenco's rhythm

The origin of the word "flamenco" is a combination of "felag" (farmer) and "mengu" (wandering), and the origin of the word strongly proves that the wandering gypsy was the creator of "flamenco".

When a string of castanets sounded, women in floor-length skirts spun and appeared on the stage, their hands pounding like raindrops. With an emphasis on inner explosiveness, strong and elastic footwork, and provocative movements, flamenco captivates people from all over the world with its beautiful steps and movements. In Madrid's bars and restaurants, flamenco performances can be seen in the evenings, where people forget the worries of the day and the fatigue of the day in the rhythm of the beating, the rhythm of the blow and the graceful dancing......

Transportation: Public transport in Madrid is very well developed. Each ticket window of the subway has a free subway map, even if you don't know Spanish, you won't