Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
The Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the center of Madrid is very popular with tourists and locals alike. The symmetrical rectangular square features a uniform architecture.
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Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorThe Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the center of Madrid is very popular with tourists and locals alike. The symmetrical rectangular square features a uniform architecture.
The Royal Palace (Palacio Real, in spanish) is not the official residence of His Majesty the King of Spain, that is the Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid, though official banquets, etc.
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The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénThe Royal Palace (Palacio Real, in spanish) is not the official residence of His Majesty the King of Spain, that is the Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid, though official banquets, etc.
The Teatro Real, or Royal Theatre, is a major opera house located in Spain.
It is sometimes called "Opera Theatre" because it was the original name.
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Teatro Real
s/n Pl. de Isabel IIThe Teatro Real, or Royal Theatre, is a major opera house located in Spain.
It is sometimes called "Opera Theatre" because it was the original name.
When the capital of Spain was transferred from Toledo to Madrid in 1561, King Felipe II he wanted a cathedral for his new capital.
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Almudena dómkirkja
10 C. de BailénWhen the capital of Spain was transferred from Toledo to Madrid in 1561, King Felipe II he wanted a cathedral for his new capital.
The Puerta del Sol ("Gate of the Sun") is one of the best known and busiest places in Madrid. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads (Km 0).
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Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol ("Gate of the Sun") is one of the best known and busiest places in Madrid. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads (Km 0).
The Santa Ana Square itself is located just a short walk from both the Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol.
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Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. AnaThe Santa Ana Square itself is located just a short walk from both the Plaza Mayor and the Puerta del Sol.
El Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Spain. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year and is located between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de Toledo.
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El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyEl Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Spain. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year and is located between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de Toledo.
The Sabatini Gardens (Jardínes de Sabatini) are a neoclassical-style gardens, and they are part of the Royal Palace.
They were opened to the public by King Juan Carlos I in 1978.
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Sabatini garðar
2 C. de BailénThe Sabatini Gardens (Jardínes de Sabatini) are a neoclassical-style gardens, and they are part of the Royal Palace.
They were opened to the public by King Juan Carlos I in 1978.
The Latina area is an attractive and often ignored part of old Madrid. In and around this area are the origins of Madrid. Its difficult to put precise boundaries on La Latina!
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Barrio de La Latina
The Latina area is an attractive and often ignored part of old Madrid. In and around this area are the origins of Madrid. Its difficult to put precise boundaries on La Latina!
This neighbourhood was the Jewish and Moorish quarter outside the city walls. It's now a multicultural, bohemian neighbourhood full of bars, galleries, ethnic restaurants and cafés.
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Lavapiés
This neighbourhood was the Jewish and Moorish quarter outside the city walls. It's now a multicultural, bohemian neighbourhood full of bars, galleries, ethnic restaurants and cafés.
Food Scene
This Square, full of life and restaurants is part of the old city. The Nuevo Apolo theatre is here.
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Tirso de Molina station
This Square, full of life and restaurants is part of the old city. The Nuevo Apolo theatre is here.
Everything Else
The Atocha Station is the largest railway station in Madrid (and Spain). It is the primary station serving commuter trains, intercity and regional trains from the south.
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Estación del Arte
The Atocha Station is the largest railway station in Madrid (and Spain). It is the primary station serving commuter trains, intercity and regional trains from the south.