MadridMan reports
Madrid, Spain; two words which cause my soul to glow with warm anxiety and stir memories that always make me smile. It's no wonder why Spain's capital city incites such a passion in those who have experienced her once, twice, or dozens of times. Madrid never loses her potent energy to influence the heart and alter the lives of all who visit.
In the centre of the old Madrid, the narrow cobblestone streets can fool the senses into thinking you're in a pueblo of centuries ago. Fact is, little has changed in this part of the city and I genuinely appreciate the restoration efforts of city government. Historic sites such as Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol set the stage for an eye-opening stroll through time.