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Visit the Plaza de Colón in Madrid. Church of Santa Barbara
One of the most important squares in Madrid and which serves as a separation between Paseo de Recoletos and Paseo de la Castellana is Plaza de Colón. Nearby are also the most exclusive shopping streets in Madrid such as Serrano, Goya or Velázquez, where you can find the most expensive shops in the city. Undoubtedly a great place to walk and enjoy Madrid. And a few steps away you have the Church of Santa Bárbara, which for many is the most beautiful church in Madrid. What to see in the Plaza de Colón The Plaza de Colón is an open…
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What to see in Madrid in one day. A quick visit to Madrid
If your time in the capital of Spain is limited and you only have one day to see Madrid, here we are going to tell you how to see the most important things, although in such a short time you will be missing the most important things. This walk with the best things to see in Madrid in one day will take you through the main places of interest in Madrid, you won’t be able to spend too much time in almost any of them, nor will you visit museums and monuments, but you will get an idea of the…
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Royal Monasteries of Madrid: The Descalzas and the Incarnation
In Madrid, very close to each other, we have two Royal Monasteries whose visit is almost mandatory if you go to Madrid. These are the Descalzas Reales Monastery, built in the 16th century and inhabited by Franciscan nuns, and the Encarnación Monastery, built in the 17th century and inhabited by Augustinian nuns. You can combine both visits with other places to visit in the area and also benefit from the joint ticket to see both monasteries. Visit the Monastery of the Descalzas Reales In the place where we find this monastery was the palace where the first Courts of Madrid…
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What to see in Madrid in 7 days. Itinerary to visit Madrid in a week
If you are lucky enough to have a full week in Madrid, here we are going to propose a tour with which you will not miss anything. A week is enough to get to know Madrid almost in depth, at least the essential places in this city. If you have fewer days, we recommend that you visit our one-day and three -day itineraries in which you can enjoy the most important things in Madrid if your time is limited. Of course, this is the itinerary that we would do but you are free to include everything you like or to…
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Visit the Castle of the Mendoza and Manzanares el Real
If there is a town linked to a building and a river, this is without a doubt Manzanares el Real, a perfect weekend getaway, ideal to enjoy a town of great beauty in Madrid on the shore of the Santillana Reservoir and at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, famous for its impressive castle, Los Mendoza, one of the best preserved in Spain. Manzanares el Real as a town is well worth a visit, since there are a large number of places to visit, as well as a wide gastronomic offer in places, where you can enjoy the best…
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The National Archaeological Museum, a journey through history
Very close to the Plaza de Colón and sharing a building with the National Library we find the National Archaeological Museum, an impressive museum that dates back to 1867. It has recently been reopened after a few years closed for improvement works, and it houses a large archaeological, numismatic and ethnographic collection from the collections that different Spanish monarchs had formed. This museum takes a tour of different periods of the history and culture of Spain and here we are going to tell you what to see in it and other practical information. Visit the National Archaeological Museum After the…
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What to see in the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid and its famous fountain
Plaza de Cibeles is probably the best known square in Madrid and a main point in any visit to the city. It is located in the heart of Madrid at the confluence of Paseo del Prado, Calle de Alcalá and Paseo de Recoletos and there we can find one of the 7 most beautiful fountains in Madrid. In addition to its monuments, it is also known for the place where Real Madrid fans celebrate their triumphs, as well as the Spanish soccer team. The Four Corners of Plaza de Cibeles The Cibeles Square is dominated by the Cibeles Fountain. But…
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The Monastery of El Escorial. The final resting place of the Kings
Just over 50 km north of Madrid we find one of the most important royal complexes in the world. It is the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a huge enclosure in which we can find: a royal palace, a basilica, a library, a monastery and perhaps the best known of the place, a pantheon, where a large part of the Spanish kings. Its architectural richness, its size and its history unofficially made the Monastery of El Escorial the eighth wonder of the world. What to see in the Monastery of El Escorial The Palace of Felipe II A…
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The best plans in Madrid to do as a couple
Madrid is a city that offers you infinite plans seven days a week whether you are traveling alone, as a couple or as a family. The offer is unlimited and you will always find something to do. Here we are going to tell you about the plans to do as a couple in Madrid that we consider to be the most interesting, although as we have said, you have numerous options. If you are going to visit Madrid we recommend eBooking to reserve your accommodation. What to do in Madrid as a couple Enjoy an Arab bath In Madrid there…
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