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 […]
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The Puerta de Alcalá Becomes an Emblematic Monument for Madrid
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 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
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 Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree Defines the Puerta del Sol and Madrid
The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree appears on the coat of arms of Madrid and has done so since the 13th century. While the sculpture that depicts this symbol is only from the second half of the 20th century, it resides in the Puerta del Sol, one of the best-known and busiest […]
The Temple of Debod Brings Ancient Egypt to Modern Madrid
The Temple of Debod (Templo de Debod in Spanish) is an ancient Egyptian temple that was dismantled and moved to Madrid, Spain. It provides the city with an incredible connection to a genuine piece of world history that also draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. In doing so, it has come to showcase […]