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Places to visit in Madrid

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Real Church of Saint James and Saint John the Baptist

Step into Madrid's oldest Jacobean temple, a stunning neoclassical church that stands just 200 meters from the grand Almudena Cathedral. Built with remarkable artistry by masters like Francisco Rizi and Carreno Miranda, …

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The Old Treasure House

Discover the fascinating story of the Old Treasure House, a royal institution that once guarded Spain's most precious wealth near the Royal Palace. This magnificent building transformed over centuries, eventually housing…

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Museo del Jamón

Walk into a celebration of Spanish culinary tradition at Museo del Jamón, the world's first themed ham restaurant that revolutionized how Madrid celebrates its most iconic ingredient. Founded in 1978 by visionary Francis…

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Velázquez Monument (Prado Museum)

Face to face with genius: the magnificent Velázquez Monument stands proudly before the Prado Museum, a bronze sculpture honoring Spain's greatest painter. Created by renowned sculptor Aniceto Marinas in 1899, this monume…

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Plaza Mayor

Stand in the heart of Madrid at Plaza Mayor, a grand rectangular plaza that has been the city's social pulse since its completion in 1619. Designed by the brilliant Juan Gomez de Mora under King Philip III, this perfectl…

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Plaza de Oriente

Gaze upon the vast elegance of Plaza de Oriente, a stunning square positioned directly before the magnificent Royal Palace. Designed in 1844 by Narciso Pascual y Colomer, this neoclassical masterpiece required a dramatic…

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Mercado de San Miguel

Step into the delicious energy of Mercado de San Miguel, an architectural jewel and culinary paradise that opened in 1916. This iron and glass structure was inspired by Paris's iconic Les Halles, designed by Alfonso Dube…

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Sobrino de Botín

Enter the world's oldest continuously operating restaurant and step back into centuries of Spanish culinary tradition at Sobrino de Botín. Founded by Jean Botín in 1725, this legendary establishment holds a Guinness Worl…

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House-Museum of Lope de Vega

Step inside the home where Spain's most prolific playwright penned over 1,500 plays and forever changed the course of European theatre. Built in 1578, this charming house on Calle de Cervantes became Lope de Vega's sanct…

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Convento de las Trinitarias Descalzas de San Ildefonso

This unassuming convent on the streets of Madrid's Barrio de las Letras holds one of literature's greatest mysteries, finally solved after four centuries. Founded in 1612 by Francisca Gaitan Romero, the Convento de las T…

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