The capital and most populous city in Spain, Madrid is beguilingly vibrant and teaches one of the most lesser-learned art forms there are: how to truly live. Bursting with romantic artistic spirit, Madrid is both a cultural cornucopia and culinary capital. Steeped in history, Madrid has also progressed to become a major financial center, as well as the leading economic hub of the Iberian Peninsula and of Southern Europe. A global city, Madrid is a trailblazer that continues to set the world stage on fire.