Madrid is one of the historic cities in the world; it was founded by Emir Muhammad in the 9th century and was originally called Mayrit. (Tour of Spain) Nowadays, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the center 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 city in Europe after London and Berlin. (Info Spain) The city is located in the heart of Spain on the banks of the Manzanares River and connected to the main ports by an extensive railway system. (Wikipedia) Since its beginnings, the city has experienced strong population growth and modern architecture. (Info Spain)Madrid has a very important history; it was founded by one of the Muslim rulers called Emir Muhammad. Initially, it was called Mayrit and was under occupation of the Iberian Arab Peninsula. During the Christian reconquest of Spain, the city underwent significant cultural and infrastructural changes. (Spain Info) In 1083, King Alfonso I established the city's current location and all assets of Muslim rule were removed, which created a rift in the city's cultural heritage. (Wikipedia) DURING Philip II (1527-1598), Madrid began to grow rapidly and by the 1650s more than 100,000 people lived in Madrid. During this period, Madrid also flourished in its architecture and retained historical artifacts at its heart. (City data) The city's most rapid growth occurred under 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, the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, became king. A...... middle of paper...... people who will buy green cars. (BBC) Works Cited Wikipedia. Madrid [online]. Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo (last accessed February 28, 2014). Rainsford, S. nd, n. page. . (Last accession on February 28, 2014).. Np. Internet. February 28, 2014. . (Last consulted on February 28, 2014). "Madrid is friendly: Architecture Week in Madrid." Madrid is friendly: Architecture Week in Madrid. Np, and Web. February 28, 2014. (Last consulted February 28, 2014).. Np. Internet. February 28, 2014. . (Last accession February 28, 2014). No. Internet. February 28, 2014. . (Last accession on February 28, 2014) "Spain.info." Spain.info. Np, and Web. February 28, 2014. (Last accession February 28 2014)