Spain Community of Madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain and its largest city, is the seat of the government of Spain and the residence of the Spanish monarch. In short, Madrid is the political, economic, and cultural center of Spain. 

Aranjuez is a town located at the confluence of the Tagus and Jarama rivers. It is one of the Royal Estates of the Crown of Spain since the times of Philip II of Spain in 1560. The city was declared Conjunto Historico-Artistico ("Historic Artistic Junction") in 1983. In 2001 UNESCO listed the Aranjuez Cultural landscape as a World Heritage Site.

Alcala de Henares, meaning Citadel on the river Henares, is a Spanish city whose historic center is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The city stands out for its rich archaeology and was one of the first bishoprics founded in Spain. The major landmark and one of the great prides of the city, its university, is spread throughout the city, but generally exists in two campuses. Aside from the buildings associated with the university, one of the city's most important and historic building is the Cathedral-Magistral of Saints Justus and Pastor, Constructed between 1497 and 1514.

Chinchon is a Spanish town and municipality 50 km southeast of Madrid. The Plaza Mayor is roughly circular, surrounded by 15th-17th century galleried houses and cafes. The church of Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion was built in the 15th and 16th centuries. It contains a fine early work by Goya depicting the Assumption of the Virgin. There is also a medieval castle, which, however, is somewhat damaged and also closed to the public. Though small, Chinchon is known for its festivals. Two of the biggest are the Chinchon Festival de anis y vino, a celebration of locally distilled anisette and wine, which takes place at the end of March, and the October garlic festival.