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Original plans to do in Madrid… on a second visit
There is so much to see in Madrid that you will most likely need more than one visit to get to know everything that this beautiful city has to offer. If you have already visited Madrid and you know its most important places and that appear in all the guides, you will most likely be interested in this list. In any other city, these places that we are going to show you would be essential, but in a city like Madrid, if you only have a few days, you should leave them for another occasion. Here is the list of…
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Go shopping in Madrid – The best shopping areas
In addition to its museums and monuments, Madrid is famous for its shops, shopping centers and markets where you can find everything, for all economies and anywhere. Shopping in Madrid is another important activity to do in the city. Here we are going to talk about the main purchases that can be made in Madrid, the best areas to do it and some practical tips for tourism on the rise, shopping tourism, an activity that can be carried out 365 days a year. What to buy in Madrid In Madrid we can find many shops and shopping centers to go…
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What to see at the Madrid Zoo
It is one of the favorite places of leisure in Madrid for children and a typical destination for school excursions. The Madrid Zoo can be found inside the Casa de Campo next to the Amusement Park. Before the inauguration of the Madrid Zoo in 1972, a zoological park had already existed in Madrid since 1770, although it was located in the Parque del Retiro. We tell you what to see in the Madrid Zoo and the most important areas that we can find in it. What to see at the Madrid Zoo Up to 6,000 different animals belonging to more…
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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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What to see in Logroño in one day, city of gastronomy and wine tourism
The capital of La Rioja, Logroño, is a small city with very interesting places to visit in one day. In addition to the famous Calle Laurel, where you can enjoy tapas and Riojan cuisine, you have different churches, monuments and palaces. You can also even visit a winery, something very typical in La Rioja thanks to its fantastic wine, which makes wine tourism one of the main activities to do in Logroño and surroundings. Here you have a tour to discover the most important things to see in Logroño in 1 day. Visit Logroño in one day Visit the Franco-Spanish…
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The essential places to see in La Rioja
It is a very small Autonomous Community, and unknown to many, but despite this, the number of wonders to be seen in La Rioja is incredible thanks to the great history behind it that has left us many places very interesting to visit. La Rioja is well known for its wines and its wineries, but in the region we can also find castles, charming towns, incredible landscapes, archaeological sites, churches and cathedrals and also monasteries, being also the cradle of the Spanish language. In this article we are going to make a list of the best places to visit in…
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