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#4 of 169 attractions in Madrid
Attraction type: Art museum; Architectural building; Museum
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- Apr 4, 2008 "Alone Worth a Trip to Madrid"
- Jul 24, 2007 "Amazing Art Collection"
- Mar 18, 2007 "Wonderful experience"
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#40 of 169 attractions in Madrid
The full name of El Escorial is the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. To go to El Escorial, one can take the Cercanias train either at the Atocha train station of the Chamartin train...
Attraction type: Historic site
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- Aug 19, 2008 "A visit to El Escorial"
Viva la movida: Malasaña Best known for its punkish la movida revolution in the 80's after the end of Franco, this hip, city-central barrio now hosts Madrid's best cultural and alternative venues for...
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas http://mnartesdec... Calle Montalbán, 12 Tel. (+34) 915-326-499 Metro: Retiro or Banco de España Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9:30 to 15:00 h. Sundays and...
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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#84 of 169 attractions in Madrid
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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- Jun 21, 2006 "Not bad if you're into bull fighting"
The Basilica of San Francisco el Grande Near the Royal Palace, there is the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, which is dedicated to Our Lady of the Angels. The exterior of the church is in the...
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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Massive Spanish gold reserves are housed in the central bank vaults.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Other
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Attraction type: Architectural building; Educational site; Historic site
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#140 of 169 attractions in Madrid
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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- Jun 9, 2003 "tourist central"
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