What country is Madrid in? Is it from the Northern Hemisphere?

Madrid is the capital of Spain and belongs to the northern hemisphere.

Madrid (Spanish: Madrid) is the capital and largest city of Spain, as well as the capital of the Madrid Autonomous Region. It is located in the center of Spain, with the Manzanares River running through the city.

Climate characteristics

It has a temperate continental climate.

Madrid is located inland on the plateau and has a typical temperate continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. However, although summer is hot, it is relatively dry and not particularly difficult. In winter, the mountains in the northwest block the cold air from the Atlantic Ocean, and the lowest temperature is around 7°C, which is not considered severe cold. Madrid has pleasant spring and autumn, especially autumn, which is warm and comfortable with long days, making it the most suitable for sightseeing.

The geographical location is excellent

Madrid is also the oldest city in Europe, so there are many ancient buildings here. If you visit here in autumn, You can deeply feel the atmosphere of this ancient city. There are even some buildings that are in the form of the oldest castles. Walking in the city of Madrid is like being in an ancient kingdom.

Culture

The colorful Madrid is gradually shaped by thousands of years of cultural inheritance and replacement. From the ancient Arab city walls, to the Gothic-style chapels, to the majestic Renaissance buildings, Madrid has brought together a rich and diverse collection of architectural works of art during its construction.

Gran Via and Castellana are newly developed urban areas in Madrid. Castellana runs through the north and south of the city, where there are the most exclusive hotels and high-rise buildings with the headquarters of large companies.

Madrid’s huge artistic wealth is also concentrated in galleries and museums. Three museums in close proximity form the famous "Avenue of Art". They are the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Reina Sofia National Art Center.

The Prado Museum has a complete collection of important works of art from the 16th to the 18th centuries, including the most outstanding works of the Italian Academy, Franco style and Spanish style.

The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is considered one of the most important museums because its collections range from original paintings from the 13th century to avant-garde works from the 20th century.

The Reina Sofía National Art Center is world-famous for its collection of Picasso's masterpiece "Guernica", and its collection of contemporary Spanish paintings is also extremely rich.

If these three major museums cannot satisfy the desires of art enthusiasts, there are more than 100 art galleries and art salons in Madrid waiting for their visit.