the capital city

Our group studied in a city called Alcala de Henares, which is a suburb city of Madrid. Madrid was close by (30 minute train ride)  so we took many day trips into the city. 

Protesters in Madrid. There were adults and kids of all ages protesting against the government.

Kid protesting with a flag.

We visited the famous Prado Museum. Art work and sculptures from all around the world were exhibited.

Statue outside the royal garden.

Plaza de Toros. Bullfighting stadium in Madrid.

Corrida de toros or bullfighting is one of the most famous traditions in Madrid.

Seats in the shade were more expensive, but it is definitely worth the money.

Some of us weren't fortunate enough to get the shady seats.

These guys with the pink capes got the bulls worked up then afterwards the bullfighter would step in with a red blanket.

Many people complain that bullfighting is inhumane. It is banned in Barcelona already and the government is contemplating on banning of fights in all of Spain. 

Zoomed out view of the stadium.

Bullfighter with the red cape.