
MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 23: A view from Plaza Mayor, featuring the statue of King Felipe III of Spain, surrounded by cafes and restaurants in Madrid, Spain, on November 23, 2024. Madrid, the capital of Spain and the second-largest city in Europe, blends the traces of its past with modern life, boasting a historical texture dating back to the 9th century alongside vibrant streets. The city attracts both locals and tourists with its rich cultural and artistic events, as well as its lively marketplaces. ( Betül Abalı - Anadolu Agency )

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 23: People visit the confectionery shops offering chocolates, retro flavors, and rare candies in Madrid, Spain, on November 23, 2024. Madrid, the capital of Spain and the second-largest city in Europe, blends the traces of its past with modern life, boasting a historical texture dating back to the 9th century alongside vibrant streets. The city attracts both locals and tourists with its rich cultural and artistic events, as well as its lively marketplaces. ( Betül Abalı - Anadolu Agency )

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 23: A view of the historic Toledo Street in Madrid, Spain, with its restaurants, cafes, and shops bustling in the evening hours, attracting both tourists and locals, on November 23, 2024. Madrid, the capital of Spain and the second-largest city in Europe, blends the traces of its past with modern life, boasting a rich historical heritage dating back to the 9th century, alongside vibrant streets. ( Betül Abalı - Anadolu Agency )

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 23: A view of the "Mercado de San Miguel" (San Miguel Market), established in 1916 and recently restored, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the culinary traditions of different regions of Spain, on November 23, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Madrid, the capital of Spain and the second-largest city in Europe, blends the traces of its past with modern life, boasting a historical texture dating back to the 9th century alongside vibrant streets. The city attracts both locals and tourists with its rich cultural and artistic events, as well as its lively marketplaces. ( Betül Abalı - Anadolu Agency )

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 23: A view of the "Mercado de San Miguel" (San Miguel Market), established in 1916 and recently restored, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the culinary traditions of different regions of Spain, on November 23, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Madrid, the capital of Spain and the second-largest city in Europe, blends the traces of its past with modern life, boasting a historical texture dating back to the 9th century alongside vibrant streets. The city attracts both locals and tourists with its rich cultural and artistic events, as well as its lively marketplaces. ( Betül Abalı - Anadolu Agency )

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 23: A view of breakfast spots in various neighborhoods of Madrid, Spain on November 23, 2024. Madrid, the capital of Spain and the second-largest city in Europe, blends the traces of its past with modern life, boasting a historical texture dating back to the 9th century alongside vibrant streets. The city is not only known for its rich culinary culture but also for its breakfast traditions. ( Betül Abalı - Anadolu Agency )

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 23: A view of the "Puerta del Sol," a home to the public building "Presidencia de la Comunidad de Madrid," a statue of King Charles III of Spain (18th century) on horseback, and the Kilometer Zero stone on November 23, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Madrid, the capital of Spain and the second-largest city in Europe, blends the traces of its past with modern life, boasting a historical texture dating back to the 9th century alongside vibrant streets. ( Betül Abalı - Anadolu Agency )

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 23: A view of "Puerta de Alcala," one of the most famous and symbolic landmarks of Madrid, standing out as an important part of the city's historical and cultural heritage on November 23, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Madrid, the capital of Spain and the second-largest city in Europe, blends the traces of its past with modern life, boasting a historical texture dating back to the 9th century alongside vibrant streets. ( Betül Abalı - Anadolu Agency )