The historical, tourist area par excellence. The Centro District is one of the areas that cannot be missed in this city. Tradition in the streets and shops, it is the oldest part of Madrid and its main nucleus. The district covers an area of 523.73 hectares and is divided into 6 quarters: Palacio, Embajadores, Cortes, Justicia, Universidad and Sol. It is delimited by the first ring-road, Called the M-10, which features the following boulevards and thoroughfares: Ronda de Segovia, Ronda de Toledo, Ronda de Valencia and Ronda de Atocha. Visiting the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral, strolling around Plaza Mayor or just losing yourself in the fashionable quarters are just some of the things to do in Madrid city centre.