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	Monuments: Arco de la Victoria, or the Puerta de Moncloa Tip Rating:

By Jefie on June 22, 2008

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Arco de la Victoria in
Madrid

by Jefie

After walking through the Parque del Oeste, I was surprised to stumble upon the Arco de la Victoria, a monument that very much resembles Paris's Arc du Triomphe. The 39 m tall monument is not open to visitors and after asking around, I discovered that it was built under Franco in 1956 as a tribute to the Nationalist army's victory during the Spanish Civil War. It is therefore not the most popular monument in the city, and a lot of people actually refer to it as the Puerta de Moncloa as way of avoiding making reference to the Spanish dictator. The monument is located near the Plaza de Moncloa (Metro Moncloa).

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	Monuments: Puerta de Toledo Tip Rating:

By andal13 on August 21, 2003

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Puerta de Toledo

by andal13

"Puerta de Toledo" (Gate of Toledo) is an arch of triumph that José Bonaparte thought to homage his brother Napoleón, but it was actually built later, by King Fernando the 7th.

La Puerta de Toledo es un arco de triunfo que José Bonaparte ("Pepe Botella") pensó para homenajear a su hermano Napolón, pero en realidad fue contstruido después por el rey Fernando VII.

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Other Contact: Ronda de Toledo

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	Monuments: Panteon de Hombres Ilustres Tip Rating:

Updated By agarcia on July 29, 2003

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by agarcia

For me, getting lost while driving in Madrid is something as natural as breathing. However, my unorthodox driving stile sometimes (please, forgive the redundancy) drives me to interesting and unexpected places. That was exactly the case with the Pantheon of Illustrious men, a mausoleum dedicated to the memory of distinguished figures of the Spanish political life of the XIX century. Well, actually the country also honored this people by naming many of the Salamanca district streets with their names: Ríos Rosas, Cánovas, Canalejas, etc. Walking that hall was like reading a city map... something that, by the way, someone suggested me yesterday I should bring with me in my car. :-p

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Website: http://www.patrimonionacional.es/patronat/bdatocha.htm

Other Contact: C. Julián Gayarre. Atocha Metro

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	Monuments: Temple of Debod Tip Rating:

Updated By roamer61 on October 17, 2003

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Temple of Debod

by roamer61

A fourth century BC Egyptian Temple presented to Spain for their work on the Aswan Dam. It was reconstructed here stone by stone. An odd monument in the heart of the Spanish Capital but still an attractive park. It is located just north of the Plaza Espana.

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	Monuments: Faro de Moncloa Tip Rating:

By HORSCHECK on June 12, 2003

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Faro de Moncloa

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The Faro de Moncloa is a observation tower of 100 m height. You can enjoy panoramice views of Madrid from the observation deck at 83 m. The tower was designed by architect Salvador Arroyo in 1992. The Admission is 1 EURO (2003).
The Faro de Moncloa is located near Plaza del Arco de la Victoria in the University District.
Metro: Moncloa

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	Monuments: Monumento a Don Quijote Tip Rating:

Updated By marielexoteria on September 24, 2007

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Don Quijote monument

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Don Quijote is one of the most famous characters in Spanish literature, created by Miguel de Cervantes, one of Spain's most important authors. Reading Don Quijote was a must for me (and other Latinamericans I've spoken to) at school so visiting this monument was a given on my Madrid trip :)

Access: nearest metro station: Plaza de España, a few steps from La Gran Vía.

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	Monuments: KIO Towers Tip Rating:

By SirRichard on December 5, 2002

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KIO Towers at Plaza de
Castilla

by SirRichard

This modern "Twin Pisa Towers" are located at the norternmost extreme of "La Castellana" avenue, close to Chamartin Railway Station. There's nothing really interesting inside to see, but the photo of tourists trying to "hold" both towers is becoming popular. You can see often people making a photo in the "pushing" position, as in Pisa (Italy).

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	Monuments: Debod Temple Tip Rating:

By aeroarce on December 23, 2002

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by aeroarce

It is an Egyptian temple set on a park near Plaza de España. It was given to Spain on the 60's as a gift from the egyptian state for the help on building the Asswan's Damm in the Nile. The government decided to place it and build a park over the rests of the Cuartel de la Montaña, a Republican fort at the Spanish civil War.

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	Monuments: When you go from Plaza de... Tip Rating:

By myrk on September 12, 2002

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by myrk

When you go from Plaza de Oriente to Palacio Real, turn left before the Palace. Then, just after passing the cathedral (de la Almudena), turn right. There's a small church - it's like a separate part of cathedral - but very different! Usually nobody is there. Small light allowed us to see everything different - with its old walls - you feel like you were travelling in time back to Middle Ages...

(the picture: it's always good to listen to real spanish music!)

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	Monuments: Monument to Dr. Fleming in Plaza de Toros Tip Rating:

By jlvillalba on October 2, 2003

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by jlvillalba

we have also a Dr. Fleming street, because he visited the city and he provide all the health knowledge during the civil war and bullfighting

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