Madrid
will host in September the World Congress of Psychiatry, the ESMO Congress of
medical oncologist and in October they will host the HUPO congress on biology &
disease.
Located in the middle of Spain,
beautiful Madrid is the capital and largest city in the country. The city's
geographic location denotes its central role in Spanish politics, economy and
culture, as it serves as the residence of the Spanish monarch, the richest
region in Spain, and the home to many of the country's – and Europe's – top
museums and attractions. With over seven million residents in the metropolitan
area, it is also the 3rd largest city by population in the European Union,
after London and Berlin.
Madrid is a
world-class meeting destination. It comes as no surprise that the city hosts
more than 4,000 conventions and meetings each year and attracts over 700,000
business visitors annually. After all, it boasts nearly 80,000 hotel rooms,
more than five convention centers and expo facilities, and a never-ending list
of cultural attractions. Plus, Madrid is home to the offices of 90 percent of
the major companies operating in Spain, making it the obvious choice for
showcasing products and services.
Visitors discover that Madrid is
full of green spaces and parkland. Take a walk through the romantic and
whimsical El Capricho Park, the former artistic retreat for 18th century
cultural icons. Enjoy the fragrant blooms of Royal Botanical Garden, home to
more than 30,000 plants and flowers and 1,500 trees. Or spend a day exploring
the city's largest park, Casa de Campo. However if your attendees are more into the Arts the Art Walk Madrid will work wonders for them.
During this stretch of just over one kilometer you will find the Prado; one of
the world's finest art galleries, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofia,
as well as a number of other institutions that will peak their interests.
Of course at the end of the day,
there's no better way to make memories in Madrid than by soaking in its dining
and nightlife scene. Snack on tapas, the traditional small plates of Spain, at
taverns and bars such as Taberna de Antonio Sánchez or Baco y Beto. Or, enjoy
classic favorites such as cocido, a hearty stew, and callos, or tripe, at
restaurants such as La Gran Tasca and Restaurante Botín, the oldest restaurant
in the world. After dinner, hit the streets of Grand Vía, which comes to life
at night with bars, clubs and entertainment venues.
So when you
need world class destination for your event, meeting or congress, Madrid is the
place. For more information on Madrid and other available activities, please
visit: http://www.spain.info
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