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Traditional food
Cocido Madrileño
Since Felipe II made Madrid the capital of Spain, numerous recipes and influences
from all the regions of the country entered in its kitchen. Today it is practically
impossible to say which dishes are original, and which are imported. The
dishes that are called "madrileño" in Spain are mainly hotpots,
such as the well-known Cocido Madrileño with chick-peas.
The capital of Spain since 1562, is located on the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters.
Madrid is a city of great monuments. Among its highlights are the medieval center dating back to the Habsburg Empire and the Prado Museum.
El Rastro
Another all but different sight of Madrid that you should not miss is the gigantic
flea-market, El Rasto , that takes place each Sunday morning in Ribera de Curtidores.
Here you can discover new and nothing less typical facets of this city, and
perhaps find one or another bargain.
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