The Historical CIty of Madrid

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Madrid is one of the historical cities in the world; it was founded by Emir Muhammad in IX century and originally called Mayrit. (Tour Spain) Now days, Madrid is capital of Spain and the hub of government, politics, education, entertainment, fashion and culture. (Wikipedia) Madrid is a cosmopolitan city that has the modern infrastructure with a cultural heritage full of exciting history. It is not only the largest city in Spain, but also third largest in Europe after London, and berlin. (Spain Info) The city is located in the heart of Spain by Manzanares River and connected to the main ports through the extensive rail system. (Wikipedia) From its start, the city has seen high population growth and modern architecture. (Spain Info)

Madrid has a very important history; it was founded by one of the Muslim rulers called Emir Muhammad. Initially, it was named Mayrit and was under the occupation of Arab Iberian peninsula. During the recapture of Spain by Christians, the city went through extensive cultural and infrastructural changes. (Info Spain) During 1083, King Alfonso I established the current location of the city and all belongings of the Muslim rule were removed which created a loophole in the cultural heritage of the city. (Wikipedia) DURING Philip II (1527–1598), Madrid began to grow rapidly and by the 1650s more than 100,000 people were living in Madrid. During this time, Madrid also flourished in architecture and preserved historical artifacts in its heart. (City data) Most rapid growth in the city occurred during Bourbon kings especially under King Charles III (1759–1788) but Napoleonic wars inhibited the growth of city. (Go Madrid) French troops occupied the city and Napoleon Bonaparte's brother Joseph became the king. A...

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