1. Travel Club 2015 Spain

2. Capital: Madrid ●Total population: 47,737,941 ●Population of Madrid: 3,255,950

3. Madrid vs. Barcelona ●Heavier cuisine ●More locals than tourists ●Contemporary architecture ●Focus on modern architecture ●Barcelona has a beach, while Madrid is surrounded by mountains Despite their differences, both have some seriously awesome museums!

4. Prado Museum (Museo del Prado) ●In Madrid ●National Art museum ●Est. in 1819 ●One of the greatest art museums in the world

5. Puerta Del Sol (Gate of the Sun) ●Center of Spanish roads ●Has the famous clock known to mark eating of the Twelve Grapes (eating of a grape every ring of the bell on December 31 at midnight)

6. Plaza Mayor ●Opened in 1619 ●Central Plaza in Madrid ●Surrounded 3 story building with 237 balconies facing it ●Home to some of the best wine and tapas in Spain

7. Plaza de Oriente ●Landscaped garden sprinkled with statues of Spanish kings ●Borders Madrid’s Royal Palace ●Bordered by cafes and small shops

8. Plaza de Oriente

9. Royal Palace (Palacio Real) ●Constructed in 1734 ●Made of marble, stucco, and mahogany ●Contains an armory and pharmacy

10. Free Time in Madrid Gran Via - Plaza de Espana, huge metropolis building National Archaeological Museum

11. Zaragoza ●Capital of autonomous Aragon ●Home to tens of museums ●Torreon de la Zuda- Muralla (Roman walls)

12. Barcelona ●Founded in 3rd Century BC ●Attracts 1 million visitors a week ●La Diada de San Jordi (St. George’s Day) started in Barcelona- The celebration of Love and Literacy ●Largest Metropolis in the Mediterranean ●Was awarded the Royal Gold Medal for architecture in 1999 and was the first and only city to win this award

13. La Sagrada Familia ●Building began in 1882 and is still under construction ●Took 200 years to build what is there today (more than the Egyptian pyramids) ●Designed by Gaudi

14. Montjuïc Hill ●Overlooking the harbor ●known for many sites, like the Castle of Monjuïc, and Palau Nacional ●1992 Summer Olympics were held here ●Also holds the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya,with many famous sculptures and paintingsMuseu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

15. Barrio Gótico ●“Gothic Quarter” of Barcelona ●Lined with churches and cathedrals ●Church of Santa Maria del Pi ●Portal de l’Angel (shopping district)

16. Barcelona Cathedral ●Gothic Revival ●Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia ●Completed in 1448 ●Known for gargoyles on the roof, gargoyles created to look like mythical and real animals

17. Parque Güell ●Public park system ●Located in Carmelo Hills ●Naturalistic theme by Gaudi ●Known for unique iconography and many have tried to link it to symbolism and myths ●associated with political and relgious symbols

18. Las Ramblas ●Pedestrian mall with souvenir shops, cafes, and other vendors ●Gran Teatre del Liceu (opera) ●Palau de la Virreina (baroque palace) ●Centre d’Art Santa Monica (art museum)

19. Food Tapas - appetizer/snack, usually served cold Calcots - roated scallion Bocatas de calamares - battered squid sandwich Cocedo Madrileno - meat/chickpea soup

20. More Food Porras - thicker version of a churro Ensaimada - creme-filled roll Pa amb tomaquet - bread with meats, tomato, and herbs (small snack) Paella - a rice-based seafood dish, best served in Barcelona

21. Language Hello=Hola Good morning/afternoon= Buenos días/tardes Thank you= Muchas gracias You’re welcome= De nada Excuse me= Perdone Where is the restroom?= ¿Dónde está el baño?