
Fully-revised & updated this Berlitz Pocket Guide to Madrid provides all the information you need in a handy genuinely pocketable format featuring a brand new cover & fresh page designs. Colour-coded sections allow you to locate the information you need quickly & full-colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are making this guide ideal for on-the-spot-reference as well as a fascinating background read. The Top 10 attractions are highlighted on a dedicated double-page spread capturing everything you simply cant afford to miss helping you to prioritise your time & make the most of your stay. Comprehensive coverage of all the citys districts explore everything from Old Madrid the heart of the city in both sentimental & geographical terms to Moncloa & its military landmarks. There are also excursions detailed for those wanting to travel beyond the confines of the city. From Flamenco dancing & fashion shopping to sports & childrens activities this guide provides expert recommendations for the best ways to spend your time along with great insider tips along the way. A dedicated Eating Out section provides information on local specialities & useful Spanish phrases to help you read the menu & place orders. The concise History section will help you truly get to the heart of this city from civil war & its rise to becoming a capital to modern Spain as we know it. An invaluable Travel Tips section provides an A-Z summary of practical information including accommodation for all budgets transport climate health & medical care & much more. You will find beautiful colour photography accompanying the text throughout making this guide a pleasure to read before during & after your visit.