Tips 1 - 10 of 20 Madrid Things to Do
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Gran Via is one of the main big streets in the city. It was set in the middle of XIXth century and was supposed to be the symbol of modern Madrid. Without any doubt it still holds this title. Most of the buildings along the way were built in the beginning of XXth century and they are really amazing, the best examples of XX century architecture in the city. Gran Via made a really big impression on me.
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This building was built in 1911 for the insurance company Union y el Fenix, which sold it to Metropolis in the 70ties. The inspiration for the architects Jules and Raymond Fevrier was the architecture of Paris.
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Address: Corner of Gran Via and Calle de Alcala.
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This 81 meter high building was the first skyscraper in Madrid. Is was built in 1929 for telecommunication company Telefonica - the strongest company in this business today.
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It's one of the most beautiful places in the city. Coming from Puerta de Alcala you see Madrid raising in front of you, passing Plaza de Cibeles you see beautiful Gran Via. On the circle itself there is Fuente de Cibeles - white marble fountain with the goddess Cibeles sitting in the carriage with 2 lions. On one side of there circle there is my favourite building in Madrid, Palacio de Comunicaciones.
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Address: Where Alcala street crosses Paseo del Prado
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Things To Do: Palacio de Comunicaciones
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The main post building was raised in the beginning of XX century. It's my favourite building in Madrid, so luminous, an amazing work. It looks really nice both at night and during the day and tends to be compared to a wedding cake.
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Address: Plaza de Cibeles
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Things To Do: Plaza de Canovas del Castillo
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In the middle of this circle there is Fuente de Neptuno - the fountain with Neptune standing on the 2 horse carriage. It was designed in 1780 to decorate eastern part of the city. On the other end of Paseo del Prado there is another beautiful circle - Plaza de Cibeles.
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Retiro Park: Parque del Retiro
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It's a huge park just in the middle of the city. You can come here for a walk, sit in the shadow, or rent a paddle boat on the little pond.
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Retiro Park: Palacio de Cristal
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Palacio de Cristal was raised as a palm house for the Philippine Exhibition in 1887 and it was modeled after The Crystal Palace built in London for the World Exhibition. It's really calm a peaceful there. Very nice place for spending a lazy afternoon.
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It's one of the city gates which was built in the XVIIIth century. It's the place where you start seeing this amazing beauty of Madrid, down to Plaza de Cibeles and then Gran Via.
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Prado Museum: Museo del Prado
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Some say Madrid is worth visiting even if it's only for Museo del Prado. There is the biggest Spanish painting collection in the world including most of Velazquez and Goya works. There are many Italian and Flamish paitings too, mostly represented by Bosch, Rubens, Tizian.
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Destinations near Madrid- Hortaleza, 8.52 km / 5.29 miles
- Aravaca, 10.12 km / 6.29 miles
- Leganés, 10.85 km / 6.74 miles
- Getafe, 11.46 km / 7.12 miles
- Barajas de Madrid, 12.53 km / 7.79 miles
- Alcorcón, 13.86 km / 8.61 miles
- El Pardo, 16.4 km / 10.19 miles
- Mejorada del Campo, 16.92 km / 10.51 miles
- Torrejón de Ardoz, 17.8 km / 11.06 miles
- Las Rozas de Madrid, 18.05 km / 11.22 miles
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RhineRoll Mon Nov 27, 2006 09:04 UTC
recently had dinner at the Restaurante Gloria de Montera -- fully agree with you, excellent cuisine!!! | Quartzy Mon Apr 3, 2006 13:42 UTC
I read your tip about the Asturias Hotel, where I'll be staying this summer... They don't have air conditioning but do they have fans? | Redang Sat Apr 9, 2005 16:47 UTC
So, you liked madrid, didn't you? Next time you must try cocido if you didn't ... | montxito Tue Feb 24, 2004 14:32 UTC
Great photos and nice page, but I disagree with your comment about Real Madrid... the best soccer team is Athletic de Bilbao!!!. Good tips, thanks. |
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