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Fuente de Neptuno
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Neoclassical sculpture from 1784 by Ventura Rodríguez that was originally designed to be located right in front of the Cibeles Fountain. Atlético Madrid trophy venue.
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Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
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Art Museum that houses a unique private collection and consolidated the densest Art Triangle in Europe.
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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
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The epicenter of modern Spanish art and home to the "Guernica", Picasso's masterpiece that returned to Spain after the dictatorship.
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Madrid Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes
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Railway station from 1892 which houses a spectacular tropical garden. Today it is a train station that connects Madrid with many cities in Spain.
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Real Jardin Botanico
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Campus created by Carlos III as a scientific center, preserves alien species brought from worldwide expeditions.
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Museo Nacional del Prado
5m · Admission ticket not included
World reference painting library (1819) that was designed as a museum of natural sciences before housing real paintings.
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Real Academia Espanola
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Classicist building of 1894 headquarters of institution of the Spanish language whose academics occupy life armchairs marked with letters of the alphabet.
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Los Jeronimos
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A Gothic temple from 1503 linked to the monarchy, it was the traditional place for the swearing in of the Princes of Asturias.
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Parque del Retiro
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A World Heritage Garden, it houses the Fallen Angel, one of the few statues dedicated to Lucifer in the world.
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Puerta de Alcala
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Neoclassical icon from 1778 by Sabatini that presents two different facades because King Charles III approved two different designs.
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Barrio de Salamanca
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Designed by the Marquis of Salamanca; it is the most luxurious and elegant neighborhood in Spain.
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Calle De Serrano
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A stately axis and heart of the Golden Mile, it is the most exclusive shopping avenue in Spain where world luxury firms occupy palaces with historic facades and exquisite design.
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Plaza Colon
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1885 memorial dedicated to the discoverer of America whose gardens conceal the city's largest underground cultural center
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Biblioteca Nacional de Espana
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Since 1892 it has been keeping the written memory of Spain and whose main facade exhibits statues of the illustrious sages.
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Cibeles Fountain
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A neoclassical symbol designed by Ventura Rodríguez, under which is the maximum security vault that guards the country’s gold reserves.
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Palacio de Cibeles
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Eclectic work of 1919 and current Town Hall, with terraces and very elegant restaurants.
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Banco de Espana
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Headquarters of the national central bank that stands out for its imposing marble staircase and legendary security walls. Place where Spanish gold is kept.
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Gran Via
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Shopping and leisure area, known as the "Spanish Roadway" for its large concentration of musical theaters and historical cinemas that retain their original marquees.
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Plaza De Espana
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Large esplanade linking the Sabatini Gardens to the center, notable for the Spain Building, which was the tallest skyscraper in Europe at the time.
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Estacion Renfe Madrid Principe Pio
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It functioned as the great railway gate to the north of Spain; today it is a leisure centre that retains its original iron structure and historic glass marquee.
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Puerta de San Vicente
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Neoclassical replica of the 1775 original by Sabatini that marks the monumental entrance from the river area to the royal enclosure.
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Campo Del Moro
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Landscape garden of the Royal Palace whose location recalls the camp of the Almoravid troops who besieged the city in 1109.
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Structure that bridges a great historical gap between the neighborhood of La Latina and the palatial area. Popularly known as the Suicide Bridge of Madrid.
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Arab Wall
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Founding wall of Mayrit (Madrid) and oldest rest of the capital showing Islamic heritage at the origin of the city. It is open on weekends and public holidays.
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Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena
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Cathedral with neoclassical facade and neogothic interior with bronze doors that narrate the mystical discovery of the Virgin.
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Royal Palace of Madrid
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Residence of the kings, built in Baroque style with neoclassical details in the 18th century on the old Alcazar.
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Teatro Real
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Great opera house in front of the Royal Palace, famous for its acoustics and elegance.
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Mirador De La Catedral
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Panoramic point on remains of the 9th century wall that offers the best sunset next to the Cathedral and the Royal Palace.
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Plaza de la Villa
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A medieval and baroque complex from the 15th century that hosted the Town Hall and brings together three historic buildings in perfect harmony.
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Plaza Mayor
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Heart of the Herrerian style of 1619 and center of the Austrias, today Madrid leisure space.
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Mercado San Miguel
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Historical gastronomic market, gourmet temple of the capital since 1916.
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Popular style restaurant from 1725 and the oldest restaurant in the world (Record Guinness) where Francisco de Goya worked as a dishwasher in his youth.
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15th century medieval urbanism that grew up outside the ancient citadel; it is famous for its restaurants and irregular squares and for housing the caves where the inhabitants hid during the historical invasions.
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Calle De La Cava Baja
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Via Casiza del Madrid Medieval, nowadays an area of restaurants and tapas; famous for its historic inns where travelers who came to the town used to leave their horses.
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Baroque building from 1664 that functioned as a provisional cathedral and guards the uncorrupted body of the patron saint of Madrid.
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Plaza de Tirso de Molina
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Urban square dedicated to the Spanish theater under whose soil were found human remains of the former convent of Mercy.
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Mercado de Anton Martin
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One of the most authentic supply markets in the centre; combines traditional neighbourhood stalls with an avant-garde international gastronomic offer on its upper floors.
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Literary Quarter (Barrio de Las Letras)
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An urban area in medieval and Renaissance style where the geniuses of the Golden Age lived; its streets preserve gold engravings with literary citations by authors such as Cervantes, Lope de Vega and Quevedo.
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Calle de las Huertas
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Axis of the Barrio de las Letras of the 16th century paved with bronze literary citations of the great authors who lived in this area.
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Casa de Cervantes
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17th century house in the Letters where Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, genius writer of Don Quixote de la Mancha, lived and died.
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Plaza De Santa Ana
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Tapas and terraces in the literary center that was born after the demolition of a convent by direct order of King José Bonaparte.
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Galeria Canalejas Madrid
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Luxury complex that integrates the restored facades of seven old banks of great monumental value.
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Plaza de las Cortes
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Eclectic setting in front of the Congress where a time capsule was discovered hidden under the statue of Miguel de Cervantes.
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Congreso de Los Diputados
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Neoclassical palace of 1850 headquarters of national sovereignty whose famous outer lions were cast with the bronze of cannons.
