Madrid is one of the historic cities of the world; it was founded by Emir Muhammad in the 9th century and was originally called Mayrit. (Tour Spain) Today Madrid is the capital of Spain and the hub of government, politics, education, entertainment, fashion and culture. (Wikipedia) Madrid is a cosmopolitan city with modern infrastructure and a cultural heritage full of exciting history. It is not only the largest city in Spain, but also the third largest in Europe after London and Berlin. (About Spain) The city is located in the heart of Spain along the Manzanares River and is connected to major ports via an extensive rail system. (Wikipedia) Since its inception, 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. It was initially called Mayrit and was under the occupation of the Iberian Arabian Peninsula. During the reconquest of Spain by the Christians, the city underwent extensive cultural and infrastructural changes. (Info Spain) In 1083, King Alfonso I established the city's current location and all belongings of Muslim rule were removed, creating a gap in the city's cultural heritage. (Wikipedia) DURING Philip II (1527–1598), Madrid began to grow rapidly, and by around 1650 more than 100,000 people lived in Madrid. During this period, Madrid also flourished in terms of architecture and preserved historical relics in its heart. (City Facts) The city's fastest growth occurred during the Bourbon kings, particularly under King Charles III (1759–1788), but the Napoleonic Wars inhibited the city's growth. (Go Madrid) French troops occupied the city and Joseph, brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, became king. A...... middle of paper ...... people who will buy eco-friendly cars. (BBC) Works Cited Wikipedia. Madrid [online]. Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo (last accessed 28 February 2014).Rainsford, S. nd, n. page . (Last accessed February 28, 2014).. Np. Network. 28 February 2014. . (Last accessed: February 28, 2014).“Madrid is easy to use: Architecture Week in Madrid.” Madrid is easy to use: Architecture Week in Madrid. Np, nd Web. 28 February 2014. (Last accessed 28 February 2014).. Np. Network. 28 February 2014. . (Last accessed February 28, 2014). NP Network. 28 February 2014. . (Last accessed: February 28, 2014)"Spain.info." Spain.info. Np, nd Web. 28 February 2014. (Last accessed 28 February 2014)