Villa de Madrid

Location, Location, Location Central part of Spain High altitude

Bit of History Occupied since pre-historic times First historical data 9 th century by Muhammad I Originally named Majerit Sephardi Jews and Moors continued to live in the city until they were expelled at the end of the 15th century. Devastated by large fire in late 1400s During the 1500s, Sevilla controlled commerce with Spanish colonies but Madrid controlled Spain Carlos III ( ), one of the most popular kings, made Madrid a modern city May 1808 Napoleon took the city

Bit of History continued One of the most affected cities during the Spainsh Civil War in 1939 During the Civil War that Madrid became the first city to be bombed by airplanes specifically targeting civilians in the history of warfare Francisco Franco dictatorship during the 1960s March 11, 2004 Madrid suffered terrorist attack said to be the worst massacre since Civil War December 2006 suffered another terrorist attack Lost in the running to host Olympic 2012 games to London

Fashion Capital Madrid’s Fashion week Madrid’s ban on models that are “too skinny”

Real Madrid Established in 1902 Numerous Spainsh Cups In Spain, all but three championships since 1985 have been won by either Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Palacio Real

Puerta de Alcalá

Fuente de Neptuno

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