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1. MADRID MONUMENTS:
fantastic sites and hot spots!

2. Royal Palace
 The Royal Palace is one of the
most important monuments in
Madrid. You can find it in Plaza de
Oriente, close to the city center.
 It’s considered as a great work
of art because of the way it was
built and the level of detail luxury
inside its marble walls. Guided
tours available!

3. Crystal Palace
 The Crystal Palace was built in 1887 in the Retiro Park as a greenhouse for an
exhibition about plants from Philippines during the world fair
 It was modeled on The Crystal Palace from London, built in 1851.
 Today, you can visit it for free in Retiro Park
The Crystal Palace

4. Plaza del 2 de Mayo
 This square was built in 1869, close to the
city center, as a memorial of the upraising
against Napoleón and the French army
when they tried to conquer Spain.
 Today, it’s a popular meeting spot,
conveniently located very close to the
Tribunal metro station!

5. Plaza de Cibeles
 “La Cibeles” fountain was built in 1782 in what is now known as Plaza de
Cibeles. The fountain represents the goddess Cibeles, a symbol of fertility and
agriculture.
 This is also where Real Madrid celebrates their biggest victories!
 This must see spot is located right where Paseo del Prado and Paseo de
Recoletos meet.

6.  Puerta de Alcalá was built in 1778 as an entrance to Madrid from France, Aragón
or Cataluña.
 Long ago, it was situated in the outside of the city but the growth of Madrid now
finds this beautiful monument in what is now the city center!
 This hot spot is located right next to
Retiro Park, on Calle de Alcalá
Puerta de Alcalá