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Cason del Buen Retiro |
The Cason del Buen Retiro is one of only two buildings that have survived the destruction of the Palacio del Buen Retiro, from which they take their name. Built in 1637 by Alonso Carbonell was initially designed as a ballroom space for the court of Philip IV.
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Buen Retiro Palace |
Buen Retiro Palace (Palacio del Buen Retiro) in Madrid was a large palace complex designed by the architect Alonso Carbonell (c. 1590–1660) and built on the orders of Philip IV of Spain as a secondary residence and place of recreation (hence its name). It was built in what was then the eastern limit... |
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Plaza de Castilla |
The Plaza de Castilla (Castilla Plaza) is a great plaza in the north of Madrid, Spain. It is situated in the north of the city and is bisected by Paseo de la Castellana, one of the main thoroughfares of the capital, almost at its end. It is in the district of Chamartín, and is the hub of the neighbo... |
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Gate of Europe |
The Gate of Europe towers (la Puerta de Europa) or just Torres KIO are twin office buildings in Madrid. The towers have a height of 114 m (374 ft) and have 26 floors. They were constructed from 1989 to 1996. The Puerta de Europa is the second tallest twin towers in Spain after the Torres de Santa Cr... |
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National Museum of Anthropology in Madrid |
The National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropología) is a national museum of Spain, located in Madrid near the Parque del Buen Retiro and opposite Atocha railway station. It is considered the oldest anthropology museum in Spain, formally inaugurated on April 29, 1875 during the reign... |
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Metropolis Building |
The Metropolis Building (Edificio Metrópolis) is an office building in Madrid, Spain, at the corner of the Calle de Alcalá and Gran Vía. Inaugurated in 1911, it was designed by Jules and Raymond Février for the insurance company La Unión y el Fénix. It is currently owned by Metrópolis Seguros.
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Church of San Nicolás in Madrid |
The Church of San Nicolás (Iglesia de San Nicolás) is a church located in Madrid, Spain. The church dates back to medieval times, although it has been much altered over the centuries. The building was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1978. Its tower was already protected, having been declared a ... |
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Palacio de Cristal |
Palacio de Cristal, "Crystal Palace" is a glass palace located in Madrid 's Buen Retiro Park. It was built in 1887 to exhibit flora and fauna from the Philippines. It is 22 m (72 ft) high and is currently used for art exhibits.. It was built within 4 months which is relatively quick for its era.
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Gate of Toledo |
The Gate of Toledo (Puerta de Toledo) was one of the gateways to the city of Madrid. There were three other doors previously called the same way. The current dates the first third of the nineteenth century and was designed by Spanish architect Antonio Aguado. The gate is located in the middle of the... |
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Teatro Real |
The Teatro Real (literally Royal Theatre) or simply El Real (as it is known colloquially), is a major opera house located in Madrid, Spain. After thirty-two years of planning and construction, a Royal Order on 7 May 1850 decreed the immediate completion of the "Teatro de Oriente" and the building wo... |
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