... Beautiful views of four iconic landmarks in the city known for its rich Royal History and Grand Architecture... the city's history is closely tied to the Spanish monarchy... shown here are: the famous Madrid Cathedral... the Puerta de Alcalá a well-known neoclassical triumphal arch... the statue of El Oso y el Madroño (the bear and the strawberry tree) in Puerta del Sol square, the official city's symbol and the historic central Plaza Mayor... Madrid is one of the world’s most famous holiday destinations... with matching stamp from "Post By Me" a Spanish private postal operator, specializing in providing postal services for tourists... Heel Erg Bedankt Ben! ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)
Photos: Domingo Leiva, José Barea, Noel Benitez
Madrid is the largest city of Spain, located right in the heart of the country. Because it sits 655 meters above sea level, it is the highest capital city in the entire European Union.
Philip II understood the importance of the city of Madrid and made it the capital of Spain. He moved his court there, solidifying the city as the de facto center of royal power. Before Madrid, Toledo was the capital until 1560.
The Arabic, specifically magerit, called this city “Madrid,” meaning a “place of many streams’. Originally known as Mayrit, Emir Muhammad founded the city in the 9th century A.D. It thrived during the Arab occupation but later fell under Christian rule during the Spanish reconquest.
Stamp:
Puerta de Alcalá (Madrid)
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