Madrid
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What to see in Madrid. The essential places to visit in Madrid
It is almost impossible to summarize in a few lines everything there is to see in Madrid. But you can read here what is essential to visit if you decide to get to know this spectacular city that leaves no one indifferent. The capital of Spain is the most visited city in the country, receiving more than 7 million visitors a year, and it is also the fourth most visited city in Europe. Madrid is a city where you always have something to do, a city where it is impossible to get bored and where there are plans for all…
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A walk through La Latina, one of the most historic neighborhoods in Madrid
If you travel to Madrid, one of the essential visits is the Barrio de La Latina, one of the most historic and charismatic that you can visit in Madrid. It is part of the oldest area of the city, Madrid de los Austrias, and the number of monuments, unique streets and charming squares that you will find is very large. Many people wonder where the name of the neighborhood comes from. Well, it is due to Beatriz Galindo, counselor and teacher of Isabel la Católica. She was her Latin teacher, for which she received the nickname “La Latina”. And since…
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Un paseo por Lavapiés. Un barrio multicultural entre corralas y arte urbano
If you visit the center of Madrid you have a neighborhood that you must visit, Lavapiés. Actually, it is not an official neighborhood per se, but rather an area of the Barrio de Embajadores that is located to the south of the Central District and whose visit you can combine perfectly with a walk through the neighboring Barrio de La Latina. The Lavapiés neighborhood is one of the oldest in Madrid and according to tradition, its name is due to a fountain that was in the heart of the neighborhood where its neighbors washed their feet. We don’t know if…
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What to see in Alcalá de Henares, the City of Knowledge
Just over 30 km from Madrid is one of the most interesting cities that we can visit in its surroundings. Alcalá de Henares is the birthplace of Cervantes and one of the most important university cities in Spain thanks to a century-old university. Its beautiful buildings and great heritage, along with its history associated with literature and knowledge, made it a World Heritage Site and it is a city that has more and more tourists attracted by its history and architecture. We tell you what to see in Alcalá de Henares. What to see in Alcalá de Henares in 1…
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What to see in Madrid de los Austrias, the most historic in the city
The Madrid de los Austrias has a very special charm due to the beautiful architecture of its buildings, the history that is hidden behind each street and square, the atmosphere that is lived in it and because it is home to almost all the most important monuments that see in Madrid. The Madrid de los Austrias receives this name because it is the area of the city that became great with the reign of the Habsburgs, which began in 1516 with Carlos I and lasted until 1700, when Felipe II moved the court to Madrid. If you decide to take…
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The Casa de Campo, the largest park in Madrid
The Casa de Campo in Madrid is the largest park in the city and where there are various attractions such as the lake, the zoo or the amusement park. The Casa de Campo is also one of the largest in Europe. In addition, with a lot of history behind it and ancient trees that produce the perfect shade to escape the hot summer days of Madrid. Originally, the park belonged to Spanish royalty and was a hunting ground. With the Republic in 1931, it passed into the hands of the city that opened it as a public park. What to…
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What to see in Madrid in two days. Visit the city in 48 hours
Here we are going to describe an itinerary with the best things to see in Madrid in 2 days. Although to get to know this city it is necessary to have several days, with at least two days you can visit the most interesting places and get an idea of the city. This two-day walk through Madrid will take you through the essential places to visit in Madrid but also through some lesser-known places that, of course, deserve a visit. Visiting Madrid in two days is possible. If you only have one weekend to see Madrid, keep reading. Of course,…
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What to see in Aranjuez in 1 day. Much more than his palace and gardens
To speak of Aranjuez is obviously to speak of one of the most impressive royal palaces in Spain which, together with its gardens, form a complex of great beauty that everyone should visit. In Aranjuez we can find beautiful monuments and an enviable historic quarter, so visiting Aranjuez in one day is an extraordinary option for an excursion from Madrid. You can easily get there thanks to public transport or your car. If you go by train you can also admire the extraordinary architecture of the railway station. We tell you what to see in Aranjuez in one day on…
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