Picture of the day - April 2, 2006

Banco de España - Madrid, Spain

Photo courtesy of Nouna Andersson. Its rich history, captivating culture and classic architecture make Madrid, Spain truly one of the world's great capitol cities. The history of Madrid dates all the way back to the late 800's AD, a time of great expansion and conquest throughout Europe and the Middle East, but today Madrid is a vibrant city of over 3 million people. In addition to its role as the capitol of Spain, Madrid is also a major business center and popular tourist destination. Its location at the center of the Iberian Peninsula makes travel to and from many places in Europe and along the Mediterranean very easy and painless. In fact, when planning a European vacation, the exquisite city of Madrid makes an ideal starting point! One of the first things tourists notice about Madrid is the beautiful classic architecture of the buildings, a fine example of which is featured in today's picture: the ornate Banco de España building. Photographer Nouna Andersson snapped this beautiful photo and a whole bunch more while accompanying her parents on an April 2005 trip to Spain. Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo More Interesting Articles