Madrid
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A walk through the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid, the literary heart
Visiting the Barrio de las Letras in Madrid is like taking a trip to the Golden Age of Spanish literature, walking the same streets that some of the main writers in the history of Spain walked and visiting the houses where they wrote some of their works. The Barrio de las Letras is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Madrid, not only because of its past but also because of its atmosphere, its streets, its buildings and all the wonders that we can find in it. If you want to know what to see in the Barrio de las…
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Visits and excursions from Madrid. which are the best
Although there is much to see in Madrid, you may also want to know its surroundings. You have many options to visit from Madrid thanks to its privileged location and also to the wonders that can be found both in the Community of Madrid and in the neighboring provinces and even further afield. If you have many days to visit Madrid, if you already know it so well that you want to visit the surroundings or even if you are from Madrid and want to make an excursion, do not miss the following destinations to nearby places. In addition to…
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The Collegiate Church of San Isidro, the old cathedral of Madrid
The Collegiate Church of San Isidro was the provisional cathedral of Madrid from 1885 until the inauguration of the Almudena Cathedral in 1993. It was built in the 17th century and it houses the mortal remains of the patron saint of Madrid, San Isidro Labrador, and his wife, Santa María de la Cabeza. It was built in the Baroque style by Jesuit architects and has a Latin cross floor plan with a single nave, side chapels, a transept and a dome. Its worst moment was in 1936 when a fire during the Spanish Civil War destroyed numerous works of art…
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Visit the Warner Park Madrid. Practical information
To the south of Madrid we find the Parque Warner Madrid, a spectacular theme park that revolves around the cartoons and films of Warner Bros. It is located a bit away from the city center, about 30 km in the town of San Martín de la Vega, but if you have time, do not forget to come to enjoy one of the most famous theme parks in Europe. It was built in 2002 and although it has had some ups and downs, today it is one of the most visited in Spain. We tell you what to see in Parque…
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The best parks in Madrid to relax and enjoy
Madrid would not be understood without its great monuments and its squares and streets, but neither would it be understood without its fantastic parks that contribute to making Madrid one of the cities with the most trees in the world. During your visit to Madrid you will find different green spaces in which to rest and relax. Some of these parks are located in very central areas next to the main points of interest to visit in Madrid. Others are in more remote areas, but we recommend going to them because they are a real wonder. In Madrid you have…
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Visit the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande in Madrid
One of the most beautiful religious temples in Madrid is undoubtedly the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, a neoclassical-style building that was built in the 18th century. But it has not always been a religious temple, since it has had different uses throughout its history, such as a hospital in the time of José Bonaparte. It has also been the National Pantheon housing the remains of Quevedo or Calderón de la Barca, among others. In 1926 it was used again for Catholic worship and Pope John XXIII declared it a minor basilica in 1962. What to see in the…
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What to see on a getaway to Chinchón and enjoy its Plaza Mayor
Very close to Madrid, 45km away, is one of the most beautiful villages that can be visited from the capital. It won’t take you long to visit this wonder built around a square that you can never forget, because Chinchón is a town built around its best-known image. But Chinchón is much more than its Plaza Mayor and getting lost in its streets admiring the architecture of its houses is an adventure that you should not miss. The places to see in Chinchon The Plaza Mayor of Chinchon The Plaza Mayor is undoubtedly the best known place in Chinchón. It…
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