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Most Popular Attractions (last 7 days)
- 1. Retiro Park
- 2. Royal Palace
- 3. Plaza Mayor
- 4. Puerta del Sol
- 5. Gran Via
- 6. Plaza de Cibeles
- 7. Plaza de España
- 8. Prado Museum
- 9. Almudena Cathedral
- 10. Alcala Gate
- 11. Royal Theater
- 12. City Hall
- 13. Arco de la Victoria
- 14. Las Ventas
- 15. Atocha Station
Country :
Spain
Currency :
Euro (EUR)
Language :
Spanish
Population
City: 3 213 271 (2008)
Metro: 6 271 638 (2008)
Metro: 6 271 638 (2008)
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Madrid, Spain's capital since 1561, is home to many attractions; some of the most famous include the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace, the largest palace in Europe. The city also boasts some beautiful plazas such as the large Plaza Mayor and the popular Plaza de España.
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Random Madrid Highlights
The Arco de la Victoria (Victory Arch) is a 39m (128 ft) high triumphal arch built by dictator Franco in 1956 as a tribute to his army's victory in the civil war.
The Prado Museum has an expansive collection with a variety of works including a largest collection of Spanish painting, with important works from Goya and Velázquez in particular.
This large square named after Christoffel Columbus (Cristobal Colón in Spanish) boasts no less than two monuments dedicated to the famous explorer.
Commissioned by Charles III in the late 18th century, this garden with its a large variety of trees, shrubs and medical herbs provides a lovely green respite in the middle of the city.
