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Some Madrid Facts
Country :
Spain
Currency :
Euro (EUR)
Language :
Spanish
Population
City: 3.099.834 (2004)
Metro: 5.804.829 (2004)
Metro: 5.804.829 (2004)
Time
Zone: Central European Time (CET)
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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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Madrid is the only city outside Egypt with an intact authentic Egyptian temple, the temple of Debod. It was donated to Spain by the Egyptian government in 1968.
A surprisingly new building with a modern interior, Madrid's cathedral was only consecrated as recently as 1993 after a construction process that took more than 100 years.
AZCA is Madrid's modern business district, located north of the city's historic center. The area includes several of Spain's tallest buildings as well as Bernabeu Stadium, home of Real Madrid.
The Plaza de la Villa or Town Square is a small square in the heart of Madrid. The square is surrounded by several historic buildings, including Madrid's former town hall.
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