On the map is marked: Top Pictures Madrid - Definitely Madrid is one of most important tourist destination of Spain. The Capital astonishes with its impressive palaces and huge buildings, it’s a city of art, history and culture, but it’s also a modern capital, the perfect place for amusement, nightlife and shopping. On the map is marked: Plaza Mayor Square - Located in the heart of Madrid, Plaza Mayor is the capital’s foremost landmark. The square is surrounded by residential buildings and 237 marvellous balconies overlook the Square. The most beautiful building is the coloured Casa de la Panadería on the north side. On the map is marked: Palacio Real - Royal Palace - The 18th century impressive Madrid’s Royal Palace (Palacio Real de Madrid) attracts many visitors. The palace is the official residence of the King of Spain. Close to the Royal Palace, the Sabatini Gardens (Jardines de Sabatini) built in 1933. On the map is marked: Egyptian Temple of Debod - The Temple of Debod (Templo de Debod) is an ancient Egyptian temple which has been rebuilt in Madrid. Great gardens with a nice artificial lake surround the temple. On the map is marked: Madrid Cathedral - Santa María la Real de La Almudena, this is the name of Madrid Cathedral. The church was built between 1883 and 1993. Works begun from crypt built in Romanesque Revival style, and followed with the church, outside in Neoclassical style and inside in Gothic revival style. On the map is marked: Parque del Buen Retiro - The Parque del Buen Retiro is the largest park close to the city centre. The park contains gardens, fountains, woods, fields, the botanical garden and in its middle tourists can rent a boat and enjoy rowing in the artificial lake. On the map is marked: Plaza de Espana Square - Plaza de Espana (Spain Square) is an important Madrid’s square. In its middle stands the monument to the poet Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, behind two impressive skyscrapers overlook Plaza de Espana. On the map is marked: Puerta de Alcala - Puerta de Alcalá (1778) is the symbol of the Madrid neoclassic renovation by Carlos III. The gate is located near the Parque del Buen Retiro. On the map is marked: Puerta del Sol Square - Right in the middle of the city, Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun) is one of the most famous and busiest Madrid’s landmark. On the map is marked: Plaza de Cibeles Square - Communications Palace (Palacio de Comunicaciones) overlooks Cibeles Square, which has in its middle a fountain with the Statue of Cybele in a chariot drawn by lions. The square is located near Gran Via which begin from the impressive Metrópolis building.
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