Madrid

Visit the Plaza Mayor in Madrid, a magical place in the capital

If you walk between the Royal Palace and the Puerta del Sol you will come across the Plaza Mayor in Madrid. It is another of the most famous squares to see in Madrid and one of the busiest magical places in the city. Its origins date back to the 16th century and today the main Christmas Market in Madrid is held. On Sundays there is also a philately celebration. Brief history of the Plaza Mayor in Madrid Felipe II commissioned the construction of the Plaza Mayor in Madrid at the end of the 16th century and the works lasted between…

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Visit the Temple of Debod, a piece of Egypt in Madrid

Very close to the Plaza de España and located in the Parque del Oeste, we find the Temple of Debod. It is a temple donated by Egypt to Spain in gratitude for the collaboration to save the Temple of Abu Simbel after the construction of the Aswan Dam that would have left it under water. And as if the beauty of the temple were not enough, we must say that from here you can see the best sunsets in Madrid. What to see in the Temple of Debod in Madrid In a very different location from the one in Egypt,…

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Parque Europa, touring the continent without leaving Spain

Parque Europa is located in the town of Torrejón de Ardoz, just over 20 km from the center of Madrid and not far from the airport. The town is close to Alcalá de Henares, a World Heritage city, which is also worth a visit. The Park is dedicated to Europe and contains various monuments, replicas of some of the most representative monuments of European countries, which constitute the great attraction of this park, which was inaugurated in 2010. The Europa Park replicas The most interesting thing about the park are the replicas of the most representative monuments of the countries…

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The Madrid Río Park, relax next to the Manzanares

The Madrid Río Park is a recently inaugurated park that occupies the majority of the space occupied by the previous layout of the M-30 and which currently runs underground. It has an urban beach and various areas to enjoy, as well as bridges and wooded areas. The park is located on the banks of the Manzanares River, the river that runs through Madrid and has 121 hectares, surpassing even the most famous of Madrid’s parks: the Retiro Park. This park, which has only been around for a very short time, aspires to become one of the main emblems of Madrid…

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El Parque del Capricho, the legacy of the Duchess of Osuna

Parque del Capricho is a park considered by many locals and visitors as the most beautiful park in Madrid. This park has an area of ​​14 hectares and its origin dates back to 1787 when its construction began by order of the Duchess of Osuna, although the inauguration was in 1839, after 52 years of work and 5 years after the death of the Duchess. The park was of great importance until it suffered a time of abandonment, in 1974 it became the property of the Madrid City Council, which reformed and modernized it. What to see in the Parque…

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