Madrid

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Spain's complex capital

Once little more than a Roman way station and Moorish fort, Madrid owes much of its existence to the fickle patronage of the kings of Spain. The city's transition from sleepy backwater to imperial capital and modern metropolis has been erratic, leaving Madrid with a complex personality. The crowded flea markets of the Rastro, the green spaces of the Retiro, the Habsburg pomp of Los Austrias and the bold vision of the new Reina Sofia museum are just some of the sides of this multi-faceted city.

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Bernabeu Stadium (Estadio Santiago Bernabeu)
Bernabeu Stadium (Estadio Santiago Bernabeu)
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Bernabeu Stadium (Estadio Santiago Bernabeu)
Madrid's legendary football arena
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Biblioteca Nacional
Biblioteca Nacional
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Biblioteca Nacional
A superb library in architecture and content
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Gateway of the Sun (Puerta del Sol)
Gateway of the Sun (Puerta del Sol)
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Gateway of the Sun (Puerta del Sol)
A nocturnal shopping and nightlife spot
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La Fuente de Cibeles
La Fuente de Cibeles
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La Fuente de Cibeles
A fountain for Mother Earth
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View of Museo Arqueológico Nacional
View of Museo Arqueológico Nacional
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Museo Arqueológico Nacional
Culture and history museum
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Museo Nacional del Prado
Museo Nacional del Prado
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Museo Nacional del Prado
One of the most important art displays in the world
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Parque del Buen Retiro
Parque del Buen Retiro
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Parque del Buen Retiro
Park of the Pleasant Retreat
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A view at Plaza Mayor
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Plaza Mayor
The city's stately square
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Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid
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Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid
Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
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Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real)
Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real)
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Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real)
The former royal residence in Madrid
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Museum
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A spellbinding treasure house of art
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Torres KIO (Puerta de Europa)
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Torres KIO (Puerta de Europa)
Twin office buildings
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