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Aquápolis
Avenida de la Dehesa, s/n Villanueva de la Cañada · Carretera De El Escorial · 91-815-6933
If it is a hot day in Madrid and you are looking for some entertainment for the kids, Aquápolis is sure to please any water-loving child! Children can ... (more) ... |
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Arab Wall
Cuesta de la Vega · Emir Mohammed I Park · Madrid
This wall dating to the 700's was built to guard the ancient city. One of the oldest regions in the city, this area features paths and streets dating ... (more) ... |
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Basílica de San Francisco el Grande
Plaza de San Francisco · Madrid · 91-365-3800
Located in one of the city's oldest districts, this 18th century church is Madrid's largest and remains in use. This majestic, neo-classical structure ... (more) ... |
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Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna
Paseo de la Alameda de Osuna · Madrid
This garden was first created at the request of the Duchess of Osuna at the end of the 18th century. The beautiful and peaceful setting of this garden ... (more) ... |
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Casa de América , Palacio de Linares
Paseo de Recoletos, 2 · Madrid · 91-595-4800
A beautiful display of 19th century royal architecture. Considered haunted by locals. Restored in 1990. On-site library, exhibition rooms and auditori ... (more) ... |
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Casa de Campo
Casa de Campo · Madrid
This centrally-located park is a breath of fresh air for residents and tourists alike. The zoo and amusement park offer great outdoor activities. Bull ... (more) ... |
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Casa de Cervantes
Calle Cervantes, 2 · Madrid
This wall dating to the 700's was built to guard the ancient city. One of the oldest regions in the city, this area features paths and streets dating ... (more) ... |
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Casa de Museo Lope de Vega
Calle Cervantes, 11 · Madrid · 91-429-9216
This is the location where the famous Spanish playwright Félix Lope de Vega Carpio (1562-1635) spent the last 25 years of his life and created many of ... (more) ... |
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Convent de la Encarnación
Plaza de la Encarnación, 1 · (Monastery of the Incarnation) · Madrid · 91-547-0510
Majestic triple-arched entrance makes this one of Madrid's definitive monuments. Established in 1611 by the wife of Felipe III, this was formerly anne ... (more) ... |
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El Alcázar
Cuesta del Alcázar · Toledo · 91-522-3038
Army museum that originally was built by King Carlos I as a fortified castle. Site of a Nationalist and Republican battle during the Franco era. Excel ... (more) ... |
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El Palacio Real
Plaza de Oriente, Calle Bailén · (Royal Palace) · Madrid · 91-454-8800
Historic royal palace that has passed through history from the Arabs to the Austrians and finally to the Spanish, although the current royal family ar ... (more) ... |
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El Palacio Real de Aranjuez
Reales Sitios de Aranjuez · Aranjuez (Madrid) · 91-891-0740
This castle is a two-century work in progress. Originally built as a hunting lodge for Charles I and later expanded to a palace by Philip II in the 15 ... (more) ... |
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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Glorieta de la Florida, 5 · Madrid · 91-701-1863
Site features two identical chapels; the original, which houses several beautiful Goya frescos, and a copy, which was built so that services could be ... (more) ... |
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Jardines de Sabatini
Calle Bailén · (Royal Palace Gardens) · Madrid · 91-454-8803
This pleasure garden was first created at the request of the Duke and Duchess of Osuna at the end of the 18th century. The beautiful and peaceful sett ... (more) ... |
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Jardines del Campo del Moro
Paseo de la Alameda de Osuna · (Royal Gardens) · Madrid · 91-454-8800
These enormous gardens are named after the Arabs' war against the Christians in the Middle Ages when they attempted to capture the fortress that is no ... (more) ... |
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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
Plaza de las Descalzas Reales, 3 · Madrid · 91-542-0059
Spectacular architecture resulted in this being considered the eighth wonder of the world. Situated in the heart of Madrid, you'll find many spectacul ... (more) ... |
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Monasterio deSan Lorenzo de El Real Rl Escorial
Carretera de la Coruña · (dirección El Esco) · El Escorial · 91-890-5905
El Escorial was built following Spain's victory in San Quntin (1557). This magnificent palace, mausoleum and monastery complex took 21 years to comple ... (more) ... |
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Museo Arqueológico Nacional
Serrano, 13 · Madrid · 91-577-79-12
This museum houses hundreds of small pieces of history. One of the most amazing exhibits is a fourth century BC Iberian statue of the Lady of Elche. T ... (more) ... |
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Museo Cerralbo
Ventura Rodríguez, 17 · Madrid · 91-547-3646
Marquis Cerralbo's home was so beautiful inside and out that, after his death, it was named a museum. The 19th century Italian architecture will take ... (more) ... |
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Museo de Cera de Madrid (Wax Museum)
Paseo de Recoletos, 41 · Madrid · 91-329-46-29
Come explore the 450 figures of the wax museum. The structures are detailed and lifelike and sure to please both young people and adults. People such ... (more) ... |
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Museo del Ejército (Military Museum)
Méndez Núñez, 1 · Buen Retiro Palace · Madrid · 91-522-8977
This museum displays relics from the history of Spain's army. You can see a display of suits of armor, as well as La Tizona, said to be the original s ... (more) ... |
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Museo del Prado
Paseo del Prado · Madrid · 91-420-2836
This museum contains over 7,000 of the world's finest paintings. It will take you more than one trip to see them all. Famous Spanish artists such as V ... (more) ... |
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Museo Lázaro Galdiano
Serrano, 122 · Madrid · 91-561-6084
With 37 rooms to explore, you'll have to set aside an entire day to tour the Museo Lázaro Galdiano. In the midst of all the artwork, you will find aut ... (more) ... |
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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Santa Isabel, 52 · Madrid · 91-467-50-62
This museum works as a partner to the Prado Museum because it carries the work of modern and contemporary artists. Most of the works are by the 20th c ... (more) ... |
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Museo Naval
Paseo del Prado, 5 · Madrid · 91-379-5299
Learn new things about the Spanish navy by visiting the Museo Naval. Spain's history from Isabella and Ferdinand to the present is vividly depicted. Y ... (more) ... |
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