It is the capital of Spain, and the largest municipality of the Community of Madrid. The population of the city is almost 3,2 million with a metropolitan area population of approximately 6,5 million. It is the third-largest city in the European Union, and its metropolitan area is the third-largest in the UE. Located in south-western Europe, the city spans a total of 604,3 km2 , so Madrid offers you a wide choice of sightseeing such as Buen Retiro Park , Sun Gate, Main Square, Alcalá Gate and Gran Vía Street.