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Archivo para October, 2007

Tourism in Madrid: Royal Palace of Aranjuez

his was originally a recreational area used by Ferdinand and Isabella. The current palace is characterised by its red and white façade. Its construction was begun by Philip II, who used the same architects as for the Escorial. Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera began the work, which was later completed by a […]

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Tourism un Madrid: Royal Monastery of la Encarnación

Exterior and interior of the Royal Monastery of la Encarnación
This monastery was built in the 17th century on the orders of Margarita of Austria, the wife of Philip III. The project was awarded to Juan Gómez de Mora, but due to a fire the plans then underwent extensive modifications which were completed in 1761. The […]

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Tourism un Madrid: Pantheon of Illustrious Men

Exterior views of the Pantheon of Illustrious Men
The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Atocha is located near the Retiro Park and the Atocha station in Madrid. The Royal Trust conserves, among other treasures, a Romanesque carving of the Virgin Mary. The image was originally on display in the Convent of the Dominican Friars, where it […]

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Tourism un Madrid: Royal Sites

The Royal Sites deserve a special mention in any guide to notable monuments in the Madrid region. These architectural complexes were built for use as places of relaxation, recreation and as residences for the members of the various Spanish royal families. The list of buildings includes several monasteries which were in some way under the […]

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Tourism un Madrid: Cafés and terrace bars

In Madrid, going for a coffee can be an art in itself. At its many traditional establishments, a simple sip can take you back to times gone by, or even carry you to exotic climes, as is the case with its Moorish tea houses.
Cafés, hot chocolate shops, hotel bars and traditional restaurants have conserved […]

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