Exploring Madrid

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What country is Madrid the capital of?

Madrid is the capital of Spain.

On which river is Madrid located?

Madrid is located on the Manzanares River.

Name a famous art museum in Madrid.

The Prado Museum is a famous art museum in Madrid.

What is the main public square in Madrid called?

The main public square in Madrid is called Plaza Mayor.

What is the official language spoken in Madrid?

The official language spoken in Madrid is Spanish.

What famous soccer team is based in Madrid?

Real Madrid is a famous soccer team based in Madrid.

What is the palace where the King of Spain's official residence is located?

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain.

During which month does Madrid celebrate the festival of San Isidro?

Madrid celebrates the festival of San Isidro in May.

What is the oldest restaurant in Madrid?

The oldest restaurant in Madrid is Sobrino de Botín.

What is a typical dish you might eat in Madrid?

A typical dish in Madrid is Cocido Madrileño, a traditional chickpea-based stew.

What is the climate like in Madrid?

Madrid has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters.

What is the name of the park that is a popular recreational spot in Madrid?

Retiro Park is a popular recreational spot in Madrid.

What is the architectural style of the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid?

The Almudena Cathedral in Madrid is built in the Neo-Gothic style.

Which famous Spanish artist's works can be found in the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid?

Works of the famous Spanish artist Pablo Picasso can be found in the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid.

What is Madrid known for in terms of business and economy?

Madrid is known as a major financial center in Southern Europe.




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1. What country is Madrid the capital of?

France

Portugal

Italy

Spain

2. On which river is Madrid located?

Ebro River

Manzanares River

Tagus River

Guadalquivir River

3. Name a famous art museum in Madrid.

Prado Museum

Louvre Museum

British Museum

Vatican Museums

4. What is the main public square in Madrid called?

Plaza Mayor

Plaza de España

Plaza del Sol

Plaza de la Villa

5. What is the official language spoken in Madrid?

French

German

Spanish

Italian

6. What famous soccer team is based in Madrid?

FC Barcelona

Real Madrid

Manchester United

Juventus

7. What is the palace where the King of Spain's official residence is located?

Buckingham Palace

Royal Palace of Madrid

Palace of Versailles

Kensington Palace

8. During which month does Madrid celebrate the festival of San Isidro?

May

June

April

August

9. What is the oldest restaurant in Madrid?

Sobrino de Botín

El Botín

Casa Lucio

La Bola

10. What is a typical dish you might eat in Madrid?

Paella

Tapas

Cocido Madrileño

Gazpacho

11. What is the climate like in Madrid?

Tropical climate

Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters

Continental climate with cold winters

Oceanic climate

12. What is the name of the park that is a popular recreational spot in Madrid?

Park Güell

Retiro Park

Ueno Park

Hyde Park

13. What is the architectural style of the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid?

Neo-Gothic

Baroque

Romanesque

Renaissance

14. Which famous Spanish artist's works can be found in the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid?

Salvador Dalí

Joan Miró

Francisco Goya

Pablo Picasso

15. What is Madrid known for in terms of business and economy?

Major financial center in Southern Europe

Leading port for trade

Technology hub

Agricultural powerhouse