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"We do not remember days, we remember moments"-Cersare Pavese-


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Puerta de Alcala: La Puerta de Alcala
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  • Written by Gaby_G on Oct 23, 2003
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  • Probably you will see it, it´s just a monument but it is very nice and famous, You will find it very easy... And take some pictures..

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    Directions: Next to Parque del Retiro...
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    Retiro Park: You can get lost...
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  • Written by Gaby_G on Oct 23, 2003
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  • El Retiro Park is so big that you can get lost... Also dont even think about walk true it all in a day because you wont be able too do it... It´s a must see! it is sooo beautyfull and green and (again) BIG... Sundays are the best days to go, there is so much activity in it....

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    Thyssen Bornemisza Museum: The Thyssen Museum
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  • Written by Gaby_G on Oct 24, 2003
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  • This is a museum for people like me... I never remember the order or time of art, the works in this museum are set in order to begin from oldest to recent art, so you´ll have a "trip through time" ....

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    Phone: Tel.: (34)914203944. Fax: (34)91
    Address: Paseo del Prado, 8.
    Website: http://www.museothyssen.org
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    Royal Palace: Watch the Palace...
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  • Written by Gaby_G on Oct 28, 2003
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  • A huge Palace, I will investigate if you can have a tour inside, but by the outside, it is worth to see... The first time I went there, I saw the statues outside and tought they were grabbing a microphone!!! By some reason (if somebody know tell me why) they have this black and long "thing" in their hands...hmmm....

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    Address: Former King's Residence
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    Things To Do: Change of Guard at the Palace...
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  • Written by Gaby_G on Apr 17, 2004
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  • This is not something that a lot of people get to see, cause it only happens once a month.
    The first wednesday of every month at the 11am, in the gates of the Palacio Nacional, you will see a great display of people, horses and cars... Theres also a concert at the end...
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    Esto no es algo que muchos lleguen a ver, ya que se produce solamente una vez al mes.
    El primer miercoles de cada mes, a las 11 de la man~ana se lleva a cabo el cambio de guardia del Palacio Real, justo en frente de las puertas encontraras un despliegue de personas, soldados y carrozas, al final hay un concierto.

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    Address: Palacio Real... Metro Opera
    Directions: it starts just in front the man gates of the palace...
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    Empieza justo enfrente de las puesrtas del Palacio.
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    Things To Do: And then you walk "inside"
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  • Written by Gaby_G on Apr 17, 2004
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  • From the gates, you will follow the soldiers to the palace hall, just infront of the Almudena Cathedral, and watch the ceremony, theres a person who explains everything from a microphone (actually I dont remember is he talked in spanish and english or just in spanish)... It's really beatifull, and definetly a must see... It's really different from the one in London...
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    De ahi, sigue a los soldados, a la plaza del palacio, de donde puedes ver la Almudena, y observa la ceremonia que es explicada (creo que en espan~ol e ingles, pero no estoy segura del ingles)... Es muy bonito y definitivamente algo que tienes que ver... Ademas de ser muy diferente a la de Londres...

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    Royal Palace: Inside the Palace...
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  • Ok.. I investigate,,, And yep, you can have your tour trough the Palace... And guess what??? It's INCREDIBLE!!! Take an audioguide with you, the place is huge, and beautifull, and very well conserved... It's amazing to know that actually, some of the rooms are still in use for parties and stuff, and that hundred (or more?) chairs table is amazing....

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    Ya investigue...Y si, hay visitas dentro del Palacio... Y adivinen que... ES INCREIBLE!!! renta una audioguia... El lugar es ENORME y precioso, ademas de que esta muy bien cuidado... Es sorprendente ademas, saber que algunos de los cuartos se siguen usando para fiestas y esas cosas... Y esa mesa de cien(o mas) sillas es increible!!!

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    Address: Former King's Residence
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    Royal Palace: Dont miss the armory and the drugs room...
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  • Written by Gaby_G on Apr 17, 2004
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  • Outside the palace, In the open hall, (from were you get in) are the armory and the drugs room... Both of them very interesting... The Armory has a collection of armadures and arms (swords, knifes, etc) in cronological order... They even have those little armadures that were from the little princes...

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    Fuera del palacio, en la plaza abierta (por donde entraste) se encuentran la "armaduria" (jejeje) y la farmacia real... Ambas muy interesantes. En el cuarto de armaduras escontraras una coleccion de armaduras y armas, acomodadas cronologicamente, hasta tienen unas muy pequen~as armaduras que pertenecieron a los pequen~os principes.

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    Address: Former King's Residence
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    Gran Via street: The Broadway of Madrid
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  • Written by Gaby_G on Oct 28, 2003
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  • Someone told me that Gran Via was to Madrid, what Broadway to New York... Gran Via it´s a long and very busy street, it have theatres, stores and restaurants... And lots of people and tourist taking pictures... Also the buildings are beautyfull and you will be amazed by this street... Go and enjoy...

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    Streets and walking: Downtown Madrid
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  • Written by Gaby_G on Oct 28, 2003
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  • If you walk instead of taking the subway or bus, you will find the real beauty of Madrid... The atmosphere is great, the buildings are amazing, the people is kind and the food is great...

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    Comments for Gaby_G about Madrid
    marriednmadrid Thu Apr 17, 2008 07:06 UTC
     I totally agree with you...Moved here in Dec and tell everyone the same ...every corner I turn!....Madrid is way way under-rated.
    Perrotta Thu Mar 22, 2007 19:52 UTC
     Hey there Gaby! Como estas usted?! Bien?! I´m from Rio! I´d like to talk with u! You gives a hole round in the world and didn´t show up at Rio?!? Why?! Beijos! Besos! Kiss!
    Grazina Tue Dec 6, 2005 19:59 UTC
     Was in Europe this Nov. 8 countries & 19 major cities...but, Spain was not one of them ;o(. I do have to say that you can write a song about your favorite city "Madrid" ;o) Have a great day.
    jo104 Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:37 UTC
     have a wonderful birthday Gaby, great tips on Madrid makes me keen to travel there!!
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