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Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande
The Royal Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, officially the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, is a Roman Catholic church located in Madrid's Palace district, within the historic heart of Spain's capital.
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Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena
Almudena Cathedral stands as Madrid's most important religious edifice. It was consecrated by Pope John Paul II on June 15, 1993, marking the first cathedral consecrated outside of Rome.
The Almudena Cathedral Museum houses numerous artifacts that chronicle the history of the Madrid diocese. Across its twelve rooms, visitors can explore a range of items, from mosaics to episcopal crests and vestments.
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Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid, also known as the Royal Palace of the East, serves as the official residence of the King of Spain. Although the current monarchs reside in the Palace of Zarzuela, the Royal Palace is utilized for state ceremonies and solemn events.
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Mercado San Miguel
This covered market, dating back to approximately 1916, offers local food, delicacies, and hosts events in an elegant setting.
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Casa de Cervantes
Situated in the distinctive Barrio de las Letras, we find ourselves opposite the residence where Miguel de Cervantes, one of history's most celebrated writers, lived and passed away. After a life filled with adventures, the author of "Don Quixote de la Mancha" resided in the narrow streets of 16th-century Madrid, a vibrant area known for novels, theatrical performances in 'comedy pens,' poetry, art, street picaresque, and duels between gentlemen and tricksters.
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Plaza de las Cortes
The Palace of the Spanish Courts was constructed on the site of the former convent of the Holy Spirit, which served as the seat of Congress from 1834 to 1841.
The main facade features a staircase leading to a neoclassical portico with six imposing fluted columns of the Corinthian order, topped by a triangular pediment adorned with reliefs by Pontian Ponzano. The iconic lions guarding the entrance are also the work of Ponzano and were cast from iron salvaged from cannons captured during the African War. The bronze door beneath the pediment is opened only on significant occasions.
Among the building's symmetrically planned rooms, the well-known Session Hall is notable, as are the library and the Conference Hall, commonly referred to as the hall of "lost steps."
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Fuente de Neptuno
Both deities hold significant positions in the Greek mythological hierarchy and are rivals in the sporting arena. Fans of Atlético Madrid celebrate their victories at the Neptune fountain (god of the sea), while Real Madrid supporters gather at the Cibeles fountain.
As part of Ventura Rodríguez's original design, both fountains were initially positioned facing each other along the Paseo del Prado. Both Cibeles and Neptune underwent restructuring and relocation in the late 19th century, eventually occupying the center of the Plaza de Cibeles and Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, respectively.
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Museo Nacional del Prado
Renowned for its exceptionally rich collection of paintings by European masters from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the Prado Museum is considered by art historian Jonathan Brown to be "the most important museum in the world in European painting."
Its primary draw is the extensive presence of works by Velázquez, El Greco, Goya (who is most extensively represented), Titian, Rubens, and Bosch, featuring the finest and most comprehensive collections globally. Additionally, the museum boasts outstanding collections from other significant artists such as Murillo, Ribera, Zurbarán, Fra Angelico, Raphael, Veronese, Tintoretto, Patinir, Antonio Moro, Van Dyck, and Poussin, among other notable figures.
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Los Jeronimos
The former monastery of Saint Jerome el Real, commonly known as "Los Jerónimos," was one of Madrid's most important monasteries, originally managed by the Order of Saint Jerome. Adjacent to it was the Royal Room, later expanded into the Palace of the Good Retreat during the reign of Philip IV.
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Puerta de Alcala
The Puerta de Alcalá is one of the five original royal gates that provided access to the city of Madrid, situated in the center of the roundabout at Independence Square.
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Cibeles Fountain
The fountain is surrounded by notable buildings: the Palacio de Buenavista (Army Headquarters), Palacio de Linares (House of America), Palacio de Comunicaciones (formerly the main post office, now Madrid City Hall), and the Banco de España.
The fountain depicts the Roman goddess Cybele, a symbol of earth, agriculture, and fertility, riding a chariot pulled by two lions representing the mythological figures Hippomenes and Atalanta. The goddess and lions are carved from marble, while the rest of the fountain is made of stone. The sculpture of the goddess is the work of Francisco Gutierrez, and the two lions were sculpted by the French artist Roberto Michel.
The goddess is an iconic figure for supporters of the Real Madrid football club, as they celebrate the team's titles there, as well as the successes of the Spanish national football team.
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Banco de Espana
This building, recognized for its decorative excellence at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1884, was constructed to provide the National Bank with a headquarters befitting its significant functions, including the sole issuance of currency for the entire Spanish territory.
Access to the building's interior is exclusively for groups from educational institutions and universities. On rare occasions, cultural entities and non-profit associations may also be granted access.
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Plaza De Santa Ana
Plaza de Santa Ana is an open public space located in the Cortes district of Madrid. Established in 1810, it has undergone numerous urban development processes throughout its history, resulting in various changes to its appearance.
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Campo Del Moro
Campo del Moro is a garden situated in the Spanish city of Madrid. Designated as a site of historical-artistic interest in 1931, it covers an area of approximately twenty hectares, stretching from the western facade of the Royal Palace to the promenade of the Virgin of the Port.
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Templo de Debod
The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian structure currently located in Madrid, Spain. It is situated west of the Spanish Steps, adjacent to the Paseo del Pintor Rosales, on the site formerly occupied by the Mountain Barracks.
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