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| Palacio Real Calle de Bailen, Madrid, 28013 |  |
No longer occupied by royalty, but still used for state occasions, the Royal Palace stands on a ridge above the Manzanares River and Campo del Moro park. It was begun in 1738 on the site of the Madrid Alcázar, whi... more
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| Cibeles Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, 28014 | |
The Plaza del Cibeles features a beautiful sculpture and fountains that have been adopted as a symbol for the city and by the Real Madrid soccer team. It is often the meeting point for fans and the football players thems... more
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| Gran Via Calle Gran Via, Madrid, 28013 | |
is also an emblematic construction. Currently known as the Capitol, it was designed by Luis Martínez-Feduchi and Vicente Eced. This multi-purpose building was to house a large amphitheatre that would act as opera ... more
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| Plaza de Oriente Palacio Real, Madrid, 28005 | |
Plaza de Oriente (Orient Square) is one of the most famous Madrilean squares; it is quite large, has several trees and other plants, and a series of statues of Spaniard Kings. It is situated between Palacio Real de Orien... more
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| Templo de Debod Jardines del Paseo del Pintor Rosales, Madrid, 28008 | |
At the southern end of the park is Templo de Debod, an Egyptian temple dating back to the 2nd century B.C. The temple was recovered from an area flooded by the construction of a dam, and was given to Spain in honor of th... more
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| Palacio de Cristal Paseo Duque de Fernan Nunez, s/n, Parque del Retiro, Madrid, 28012 | |
The Parque del Buen Retiro (Park of the Pleasant Retreat) is a large and popular, 140 hectare park in Madrid, Spain not far from the Prado Museum. Once outside the city, Madrid now entirely surrounds the park. The park w... more
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| Plaza Mayor Southwest of the Puerta del Sol, Madrid, 28013 | |
The Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the center of Madrid is very popular spot. The symmetrical rectangular square features a uniform architecture, very similar to the contemporary Place des Vosges in Paris. During... more
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| Puerta del Sol Plaza Puerta del Sol, Madrid, 28013 | |
As I sit here typing this, at 10.30 at night, the sound of children playing comes up through the open window from the park below. Fifteen minutes ago, I was on my way home and the play area just down the road had about e... more
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| Parque El Capricho Avenida de la Alameda de Osuna, Madrid, 28042 | |
This page is devoted to El Capricho with it´s Mudéjar-inspired tower. Taken in September 2002, the photos are a study of the house and its features, from its hillside view over the town to a close up of the ... more
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| Rastro Plaza de Cascorro, (Plaza de Cascorro), Madrid, 28005 | |
...Sunday market known locally as El Rastro. The Rastro is situated just 5-10 minutes walk from the Plaza Mayor (main square) in central Madrid. It starts early every Sunday morning and finishes around mid-afternoon. It ... more
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