Madrid, the capital of Spain, is situated in the heart of the peninsula and right in the center of the Castillian plain 646 meters above sea level. The city has a population of more than 3 million. The climate of Madrid has warm dry summers and cool winters because of its central location and high altitude.

Madrid is a city full of many attractions for all ages. Madrid's Archaological Museum is composed of 43 rooms of archaeological artifacts and a reproduction of the roofs of the caves at Alta Mira. A trip to Madrid without visiting the Prado Art Museum is not complete. Botanical Garden is in the south of the Prado where grounds are embellished with plants, flowers and cacti from the world. Church of San Nicolas is one of the oldest buildings in Madrid.