Colors of Madrid - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

1. The system of buses is very well-developed in the city, so travelers can easily get to any area of Madrid by public transport. If you plan to travel frequently, you can purchase a …
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Shopaholics love, foodies adore, and romantics worship Madrid. The reason for that is simple – the magnificent city never ceases to amaze all of them. If you have visited Madrid more than …
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It is safe to say that Urban G.L is the most creative hotel in Madrid. This hotel keeps a priceless collection of items dedicated to culture and history of Papua New Guinea. The items, the …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Madrid and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Madrid
♥ Catedral de las Fuerzas Armadas, Madrid, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral-Magistral de los Santos Niños Justo y Pastor, Alcalá de Henares, 29.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de la Asunción de la Virgen, Segovia, 69.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de las Fuerzas Armadas, Madrid, 0.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Catedral-Magistral de los Santos Niños Justo y Pastor, Alcalá de Henares, 29.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Catedral de la Asunción de la Virgen, Segovia, 69.2 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Madrid
♥ Castle 'Royal Alcázar of Madrid' Community of Madrid, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Muslim Walls of Madrid' Community of Madrid, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of La Alameda' Community of Madrid, 10.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Aulencia' Community of Madrid, 21.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Viñuelas' Community of Madrid, 21.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Torreón of Arroyomolinos' Community of Madrid, 24.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Atalaya de Torrelodones' Community of Madrid, 26.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Royal Alcázar of Madrid' Community of Madrid, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Muslim Walls of Madrid' Community of Madrid, 1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of La Alameda' Community of Madrid, 10.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Aulencia' Community of Madrid, 21.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Viñuelas' Community of Madrid, 21.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Torreón of Arroyomolinos' Community of Madrid, 24.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Atalaya de Torrelodones' Community of Madrid, 26.1 km from the center. On the map


Unique landmarks in Madrid and around
Royal Palace of Aranjuez
From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in Spain”
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Distance from Madrid center - 43 km.
A rich collection of ancient works of art and royal relics is kept in the royal residence. It will be interesting to see the farmer's house in the garden in addition to the old boats. A unique island garden is located here. It was formed on an artificially created island. There are a huge number of fountains and sculptural compositions, picturesque alleys, and gazebos in the park. The palace and park complex is always characterized by a calm and peaceful atmosphere despite the numerous visitors. …
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El Escorial Monastery
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
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Distance from Madrid center - 42.2 km.
The building is so big that until now people can’t count the exact number of doors and windows. Every time the number of the abovementioned things is different. All in all, the building has about 1 250 doors and 2 500 windows. The monastery has saved a lot of interesting historical artefacts. In the king’s private quarters, you can see the medieval pictures of Velasquez and Tintoretto. A walk around the whole territory of the old monastery will be a pleasure for everyone. There were saved spacious view terraces, inner yards and steep terraces with the landscape decorations. …
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Alcazar de Segovia
From the series “Amazing Ancient Fortresses Preserved to This Day”
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Distance from Madrid center - 69.7 km.
After losing its strategic importance, the castle became a royal palace and served as a gateway to the splendid balls. Later, Alcazar was converted into the state prison. For decades, the royal artillery academy was in the castle. The castle has recently been the largest historical museum in the city. Its rich exposition is presented in 11 rooms and is surprising with the variety of the exhibits, in the number of which there is the extensive collection of ancient weapons and furniture, the portraits of the kings and the carefully restored historical room designs. …
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