The history of Spanish astronomy
Madrid, Madrid 28014
+34 91 527 0107
Museum of the National Astronomical Observatory
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The history of Spanish astronomy |
Calle De Alfonso XII 3 Madrid, Madrid 28014 +34 91 527 0107 Museum of the National Astronomical Observatory |
 16th and 17th-century works of art |
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Madrid's baroque religious art |
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 Madrid's playground |
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 Green areas, lakes & rides |
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History of fire-fighting |
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Spanish Parliament |
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Spain's biggest collection of minerals and fossils |
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19th century Spanish paintings |
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The best views bar none |
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European masterpieces |
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Superb collection of old paintings |
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 Middle-class customs in 19th-century Madrid |
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Painter of light's house-cum-studio |
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Masterpieces of European painting |
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Impressive collection of furniture and paintings |
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Monument to outstanding 19th-century Spaniards |
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Neo-mudéjar towers |
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Madrid as it was before becoming capital |
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15th-19th-century minor works of art |
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All you need to know about beer |
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Man & the sea |
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Spain's railway history |
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Importance of telephones |
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Remains from pre-history to the 19th century |
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Spanish military history |
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City sculpture garden |
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Tour through the history of minerals and fossils |
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Interactive museum |
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Produces Spain's most valuable textiles |
Fuenterrabía, 2 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Royal Tapestry Factory |
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20th-century masterpieces |
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Royal Palace's gardens |
Virgen del Puerto, s/n Madrid, Madrid 28005 +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) Gardens of the Moorish Camp |
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A gift from Egypt |
Jardines del Paseo del Pintor Rosales Madrid, Madrid 28008 +34 91 366 7415 http://www.munimadrid.es/templodebod/ Temple of Debod |
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Plants from around the world |
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Huge park with a rose garden |
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1800 hectares of parkland |
Calle del Campo Madrid, Madrid 28041 Casa de Campo |
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17th-century farm and country house |
Calle de Enrique de Almonte Madrid, Madrid 28028 Fuente del Berro Estate |
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Hidden gardens |
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Panoramic view of Madrid |
Segovia Madrid, Madrid 28005 +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) Vistillas Gardens |
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Oasis in the leisure zone |
Calle Princessa Madrid, Madrid 28008 +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) Plaza de España |
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The medieval heart of a modern city |
Southwest of the Puerta del Sol Madrid, Madrid 28013 Plaza Mayor |
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Honouring the "discovery" of America |
Calle de Puerto Serrano Madrid, Madrid 28045 Plaza de Colón |
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Famous gateway to Madrid |
Plaza de la Independencia Madrid, Madrid 28001 Gate of Alcalá |
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A symbol of Madrid |
Plaza de Cibeles Madrid, Madrid 28014 Cibeles |
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Fountain in a noble square |
Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo Madrid, Madrid 28014 Neptune's Fountain |
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Atmospheric medieval square |
La Casa de Cisneros Madrid, Madrid 28005 Plaza de la Villa |
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Literally the centre of Spain |
Plaza Puerta del Sol Madrid, Madrid 28013 Sun Gate |
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A large square opposite the Royal Palace |
Palacio Real Madrid, Madrid 28005 +34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office) Plaza de Oriente |
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A favourite meeting place |
Puerta del Sol Madrid, Madrid 28012 Plaza de Santa Ana |
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A hidden square to spend some time in |
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Great tapas |
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Peace and quiet |
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Historic events and popular bars |
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Ancient crossroads and market |
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Trendy bars and restaurants |
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Promoting Latin American culture |
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Grand palace in Retiro park |
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Romantic-style palace in Retiro park |
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Old Madrid's prison |
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Combine sightseeing with disco dancing |
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Boulevard Madrid |
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The most famous street in town |
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Continue north of Gran Vía |
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Stylishly restored old railway station |
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Striking building |
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Majestic central post office |
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Modernist style palace |
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The prettiest bridge in town |
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A bridge with a personal touch |
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House with a history |
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From barracks to a cultural centre |
Travesía Del Conde Duque Madrid 28015 +34 91 588 5834 Conde Duque Cultural Center |
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With views over the old town |
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Famous religious sculptures & paintings |
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Important paintings & curios |
Calle del Arenal 13 Madrid, Madrid 28013 +34 91 366 4875 Church of St Gines |
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Old church celebrating mass in Italian |
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Paintings, baroque decor and tomb of San Isidro |
Toledo, 37 Madrid 28005 +34 91 369 2037 Church of St Isidore |
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Surprising design |
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Beautiful altarpieces, frescoes & paintings |
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Relics of the Holy Cross & small museum |
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A tour through the history of sexuality |
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Plaza Mayor's first building |
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An impressive national library |
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Madrid's largest and most popular flea-market |
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Typical urban architecture |
Ruda, 3 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Corralas |
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For book lovers |
Calle de Claudio Moyano Madrid, Madrid 28014 +34 (0)91 366 5477 (Tourist Information) Moyano Book Market |
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Madrid's most elegant neighbourhood |
Near Maria de Molina and Serrano Streets Madrid, Madrid 28006 Barrio de Salamanca |
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Great views from above the city |
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History of indigenous American cultures |
Avenida Reyes Católicos 6 Madrid, Madrid 28040 +34 91 549 2641 http://museodeamerica.mcu.es/ Museum of the Americas |
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Historically valuable works of art |
Calle Moreto 4 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Cloister of St Jerome the Royal |
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Goya's tomb surrounded by his frescoes |
Paseo de la Florida, 5 Madrid 28008 +34 91 542 0722 Pantheon of Goya |
 Muslim worship in central Madrid |
Calle De Alonso Cano 3 Madrid, Madrid 28010 Al Islam Mosque and Muslim Center |
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Patron saint of Madrid |
Calle de Bailén Madrid, Madrid 28013 +34 91 542 2200 http://www.archimadrid.es/princi/princip/otros/repor/catedral/catedral.htm Cathedral of the Almudena |
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Valuable paintings in a grand church |
Plaza de San Francisco, s/n Madrid, Madrid 28005 +34 91 365 3800 St Francis the Great Basilica |
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Mass in English in the centre of town |
Núñez de Balboa, 43 Madrid, Madrid 28001 +34 91 576 5109 http://www.ciudadtudela.com/monume/sjorge/ Church of St George |
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National heritage monument |
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Jewish temple with cultural activities |
Balmes, 3 Madrid, Madrid 28010 +34 91 445 9843 Jewish Community of Madrid |
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Cheer on Atletico Madrid Football |
Paseo Virgen del Puerto 67 Madrid 28005 +34 91 366 4707 http://www.clubatleticodemadrid.com Vicente Calderon Stadium |
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Intellectual Hub |
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Madrid's Gay Hot Spot |
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Where Cervantes Lay |
Lope de Vega, 18. Madrid 28014 Trinitarias Convent |
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A Look at Old Madrid |
Calle de Beatriz Galindo Madrid 28005 Vistillas Park |
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Shopping Street |
Calle Jose Ortega y Gasset Madrid 28006 Calle José Ortega y Gasset |