Which major Spanish capital city is situated along the banks of the Manzanares river?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Madrid
- Step 1: According to the official source: The Manzanares ( Spanish pronunciation: [ manθaˈnaɾes ] ) is a river in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula . ... The river Manzanares, although small and relatively unimportant geographically, has had a great historical importance due to its close relation to the city of Madrid, which was founded by the Moors as a citadel overlooking the river in the ninth century. Answer: Madrid. Why not the others: Seville, Valencia, and Barcelona are other prominent Spanish cities located in different regional territories.
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