Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Madrid, Spain: Another City Full of Life (Part 3)

By Hannah Jang

There is one thing that is homogeneous across Spain, and that is the fervor and passion for the sport of soccer, el fútbol. FC Barcelona’s archrival is Madrid’s very own Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. Real Madrid CF is a dominant team with distinguished players such as Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, Kaká from Brazil, and the World Cup champions Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, and Xabi Alonso. The city comes alive at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium as fans cheer on for their favorite team. It is definitely worth it to visit the stadium because you can embrace the ardor and pride as soon as you walk in. As you view the stadium from above, the energy of the field hits you, and it feels good. Your visit to the museum is like walking through a time machine of the club’s history. You see and hear the flashing of the cameras as you take a seat in the press conference room. Even when it isn’t a game night, there is so much life in this place.





After your thrilling visit to the stadium, you may want to retreat at the el Parque del Buen Retiro, the park of the pleasant retreat. The Buen Retiro Park, in the center of the city, is filled with gardens and lakes, sculptures and monuments, and also the Palacio de Cristal, the crystal palace. Throughout the year, there are various events held at the park that make it even more attractive. This park is not solely a place for retreat, but it is also a significant landmark that embraces historical importance as well. Whether you are sitting on a bench, walking through the many paths, or rowing a boat in the pond, your time at the Buen Retiro Park will be a peaceful and enjoyable one. 





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