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Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Madrid, Spain

From the Fountain of Neptune to the Monument to Philip IV and more

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Featuring an incredible combination of old and new, the monuments that are spread across Madrid, Spain highlight the rich history and culture that has permeated the city and region for centuries. Residing in front of buildings, along streets, in traffic circles and various other places, these monuments have created countless opportunities for both residents and […]

The Monument to Doctor Bartomeu Robert Defines the Plaza de Tetuán in Barcelona

Community and Identity

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Europe, Monumentous Vision, Public Space

Located in the middle of the Plaça Tetuan, in Barcelona’s Eixample district, the Monument to Doctor Bartomeu Robert is a tribute to a man who was mayor of Barcelona at the end of the 19th century. However, it has also come to positively define the square and illustrate the culture in a way that the […]

Parque del Buen Retiro Becomes a “Park of the Pleasant Retreat” for Madrid Residents and Visitors

The Green Heart of Madrid

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Europe, Monumentous Community, Park

Park Parque del Buen Retiro (in English, “Park of the Pleasant Retreat”) in Madrid was originally created as a retreat for the Spanish Royal Family but has since become one of the most famous public parks in all of Spain. Also known as El Retiro, the public park features monuments, galleries, a large lake, 125 […]

The Puerta de Alcalá Becomes an Emblematic Monument for Madrid

No longer the eastern boundary of Madrid

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Legacy

Said to be the first modern post-Roman triumphal arch built in Europe, the “Alcalá Gate” (in Spanish, La Puerta de Alcalá) is one of the most well-known monuments in Spain, but that is just part of the reason it is classified as a National Monument. Constructed before the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the […]

Puerta de Toledo Embraces the Past to Highlight the Present for Madrid

The Road Towards the City of Toledo

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Attraction, Europe, Monumentous Legacy

The Puerta de Toledo is the most recent monumental gate to be built in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Consisting of a central semi-circular arch, two lintelled gates and a decoration formed by columns, the monument has come to define the identity of the area and create a direct and indirect economic impact across the […]

Plaza Mayor Represents a Piece of Spanish Culture for Madrid

Shop, Walk, Eat, and Enjoy

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Europe, Monumentous History, Public Space

Plaza Mayor is major public square in the heart of Madrid, but it has come to mean something much more profound to both residents and tourists. With a history and presence that attracts people from across the capital of Spain and all of Europe, Plaza Mayor showcases what it can mean for a space to […]

The Monuments of Parc de la Ciutadella Create a Landmark for Barcelona

Connecting Locals and Visitors with Barcelona

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Europe, Monumentous Community, Park, Public Space

Named after the citadel that was destroyed that would enable it to be created, Parc de la Ciutadella is Barcelona’s biggest park. Featuring a small lake, numerous monuments, notable attractions and plenty of wide-open green space, the park has become an ideal spot for residents and visitors to do everything from take a walk to […]