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Culture

Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain a country that is located in southwestern europe on the Iberian PeninsulaIts. Spains mainland is borderd by the Mediterranean Sea in both the south and east. The north is bordered by France Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal. Madrid is located in the center of Spain on the river Manzanares.Due to its economic output, standard of living, and market size, Madrid is considered the major financial center of the Iberian Peninsula. Within Madrid there is a rich history of art, music and nighlife, and sports. Madrid is famous for its outstanding art museums. It is best known for the //Golden Triangle of Art// which is comprised of three museums the Prado Museum, the Thyssen Bornemisza and the Reina Sofia Museum which is home to Pablo Piccasso Guernica. Madrid is a modern city but it still keeps it historical feel and style it is a city renowned for it archetiechture both new and old. Madrid is well know for its classical music and opera. Many tourists vistit Madrid for there lively and fun nightlife. Madrid plays host to three soccer teams and two basketball teams. Real Madrid one the most famous football club has a heated rivalry with Athletico Madrid another well supported team in La Liga. Madrid also boast the largest bullring in Spain Las Ventas which seats almost 25,000 it is considered by many to be the world center of bullfighting. 