Madrid
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Visit Faunia, the Nature Park
The Madrid Zoo is the park dedicated to animals par excellence in Madrid, but in this city we also have a very special place dedicated to nature. Faunia is both a botanical garden and a zoological park and in it we can find different animal and plant species in different thematic areas. It is one of the favorite parks for children and a special place to enjoy nature and admire animals. Of course, you can also enjoy its shops, restaurants, exhibitions, and shows. What to see and what to do in Faunia Faunia Ecosystems Faunia is divided into the following…
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A walk through the University of Alcalá de Henares
The University of Alcalá de Henares was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998. A visit to it is a good way to understand how students from centuries ago studied and lived at the university and, furthermore, to be able to enjoy its architecture. The University of Alcalá de Henares can be visited in a guided way, thus discovering its most beautiful corners and with which you will learn various anecdotes related to the building and the institution. As it could not be otherwise, we begin by analyzing the architecture of the façade to then enter the interior…
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The list of the 7 most beautiful fountains in Madrid
Madrid is the capital of Spain and the largest city in the country. Being the capital for several centuries has meant that it has numerous ornamental elements that increase the beauty of this city. Among all these ornamental elements are of course the fountains. We could take a tour of Madrid just visiting fountains as there are quite a few that we can find. Here we offer you a list of the best and most beautiful fountains that we can see in Madrid. The most beautiful fountains in Madrid Cibeles Fountain It could be said that the Cibeles Fountain is…
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A walk through Chueca and Malasaña, two of the most atmospheric neighborhoods in Madrid
In the Central District of Madrid we find two unofficial neighbourhoods, which deserve a visit both for their atmosphere, their history, their streets and squares and for the great charm that you can find in them. These are Chueca and Malasaña, two areas in the center of Madrid that you should not miss. The two neighborhoods are together, separated by the commercial Calle Fuencarral, and you can visit them together. Chueca has become one of the fashionable neighborhoods in Madrid thanks to its atmosphere, its shops, monuments and its streets and squares. Malasaña also has a great atmosphere, and both…
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A route by car through the Sierra del Rincón, a Madrid Biosphere Reserve
An hour north of the city of Madrid is a mountain range, unknown to many, which is one of the great wonders that this autonomous community hides. We are talking about the Sierra del Rincón, a protected area declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2005 that will surely surprise you. In addition to enjoying nature in its purest form, and one of the most important beech forests in Europe, you can enjoy some enviable towns. If you also travel outside the weekends you can enjoy it much more without crowds. Here we offer you a tour by car through the Sierra…
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How to visit the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and its Gardens
Aranjuez itself is already worth a visit thanks to its monuments, parks and all its charms, but there is one place above all that attracts thousands of visitors. It is one of the residences of the Kings of Spain, the Palace of Aranjuez, a special place to make a getaway from Madrid. Here we are going to talk about what to see in the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. If you are in Madrid we recommend you to do this excursion to Aranjuez from Madrid. The Construction of the Palace of Aranjuez The Palace of Aranjuez began to be built under…
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The best routes by car to do in Madrid
Tourists who come to Madrid are mainly dedicated to getting to know the city, which offers a lot and has a lot to visit, or they go on excursions to nearby places. But if you have a car you will have great freedom at your fingertips to reach places that not everyone can. Whether you have already visited the city several times or if you are a resident looking for new places to discover, we recommend that you take one of the following routes that we are going to suggest, which you can do by car comfortably. They are routes…
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Tour of Gran Vía, Callao and Plaza de España in Madrid
Madrid ‘s Gran Vía is the most famous street in the city and one of the busiest. On weekend nights, traffic jams form and people walk along its sidewalks as if it were daytime. Gran Vía began to be built in 1910 as a business and leisure area within a modern Madrid that was open to the world. At the end of the street we find another of the most famous squares in Madrid, the Plaza de España. What to see on the Gran Vía in Madrid For decades, Gran Vía was known for its cinemas. But unfortunately these have…
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