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Bear and Strawberry tree.

In the Puerto del Sol is the most important statue in the square that of the Bear and the Strawberry tree.
This is the symbol of the city of Madrid but it is not really a strawberry tree! It is a Madrono tree.

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Address: Puerto del Sol
Directions: City centre

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Puerta del Sol: Puerta del Sol

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Written by nhcram

on Feb 3, 2005

Kilometer zero

The Puerta del Sol is the geographical centre of Spain.
There is a stone slab which marks Kilometer zero. This is the starting point for the 6 main highways in Spain
It is a very busy square and is a popular meeting point for people of all ages.

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Address: The "centre" of Madrid

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Casa de Campo: Countryside in the city?

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Written by nhcram

on Feb 6, 2005

Casa de Campo from the air.

On the outskirts of the city to the west is the Casa de Campo. Formally hunting grounds it is now a 1800 hectares site of shrubland containing a zoo an amusement park, swimming pools, tennis courts and plenty of places to sit and picnic with friends and family.
The most fun way to get there is by the Telerifico. A gondola style cable car. It rises high above Madrid and the trip from the city to the park is 11 minutes. It seemed more like 111 minutes to me but it was worth it for the photo opportunities. You can also get there by metro and bus.

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Reina Sofia Museum: Modern Art in abundance

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Written by nhcram

on Feb 9, 2005

The Reina Sofia

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia is a fantastic museum and is in one of Europes largest buildings. It houses Spain's national museum of Modern art including the world famous Guernica by Picasso.There are 2 glass lifts that slide up and down the outside of the former 18th century hospital. 2 floors have permanent collections and the other two contain temporary collections.
Not being a modern art lover I found it strange but imaginative. Well worth a visit.

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Phone: Tel: 91 467 50 62
Address: Santa Isabel, 52. Metro: Atocha
Directions: Near the Atocha station.
Website: http://museoreinasofia.mcu.es/

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Things To Do: Egypt in Spain??

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Written by nhcram

on Feb 9, 2005

Templo de Debod

In 1968 Spain received the Temple of Debod as a token of gratitiude for the aid provided in saving Abu Simbel. Templo de Debod was reconstructed and opened in 1972. With it's unique characterisitics it is one of the few architectural testimonies from Ancient Egypt that can be seen in Spain.
It is free to enter and is open for most of the year.

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Phone: 91 36674 15
Address: Near the Plaza de Espana
Website: www.munimadrid.es/templodedebod/

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Things To Do: Zoo - Aquarium

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Written by nhcram

on Feb 9, 2005

Hello you!!

If I go away with my friend I have to visit the local zoo!. Located in the Casa de Campo this zoo has over 2000 animals including snakes and tigers. It also has sharks in the aquarium. The park has been relandscaped which makes it fairly attractive as zoos go. I did feel that some of the areas that the animals were housed in were quite small.
There are plenty of places to eat, drink and rest those tired feet.
Entrance was 13.50 Euros in January 2005.

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Phone: 91 5123770
Address: Casa de Campo
Website: www.zoomadrid.com

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Prado Museum: El Prado

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Written by nhcram

on Feb 10, 2005

One of the exhibits in the entrance

hall

One of the world's great museums is in a lovely building in the heart of Madrid. All the rooms have high ceilings and the style of the building is very grand indeed. The kind of art in this museum is just what I like - OLD and paintings I understand. It is totally different to the Reina Sofia. Works of art by famous painters such as Goya, Velasquez, Caravaggio and Rubens grace the walls of the Prado. I really enjoyed my afternoon here.

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Phone: 91 330 28 00
Address: Paseo del Prado 28014 Madrid
Directions: City Centre - nearest metro stations are Banco de Espana or Atocha

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Things To Do: Atocha Railway station

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Updated by nhcram

on Jul 11, 2007

Station Garden

You could be forgiven for thinking that the Atcoha railway station looks like a botanical garden...It does. We sat and watched the world go by in this peaceful part of the city. Plants growing high and wide, making this station the nicest I have ever seen. People came and went but nobody seemed in a hurry. It was a strange quiet place and one worth visiting.
Atocha is used for most destinations to the south and west of the country

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Address: Nearest metro station is ATOCHA

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Sabatini Gardens: Sabatini Gardens

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Written by nhcram

on Feb 13, 2005

Sabatini gardens

The Jardines de Sabatini (Sabatini Gardens) are to the north of the Royal Palace.
Built in the 1930's on the site of the old Palace stables, they were designed by Sabatini.

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Address: The gardens below the Royal Palace

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Plaza Mayor: Plaza Mayor

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Written by nhcram

on Feb 13, 2005

Plaza Mayor