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 Natural beauty in the Parque
del Oeste by Jefie
The park wasn't always this peaceful, though. Spanish Civil War buffs will know that this park was the scene of many battles, to the point where some parts were completely destroyed. It is still possible to see some defense structures that date back to the Civil War, and if you look close enough, you can see some bullet holes in some of the park's monument. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Plaza de España, Argüelles or Moncloa
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This temple was a present from egyptian gouverment for Spanien (1960)
You can see this temple in Parque del Oeste. I was not inside, before it is open to 18, and I was there afternoon.
In this park there is too a terrace and you can enjoy excellent view of Madrid`s panorama. This is very nice to make a walk there and look for great palmtrees or oleanders. Leave a Comment Address: Paseo de Pintor RosalesPhone: (91) 409 61 65
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 The entrance, in front of
Prado Museum by SirRichard
Entrance 1.5 euros.
From 10 to sunset.
For more pics, look at my travelogue Leave a Comment Address: Plaza de Murillo, 2Directions: Metro Atocha. At the side of the Prado Museum.Website: www.rjb.csic.es
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 Arboretum by andal13
The picture shows a freezing pond and the monument of Linnaeus.
El Jardín Botánico es un bonito parque; fue creado por el Rey Carlos III ("el mejor alcalde, el rey") en 1781.
La foto muestra un estanque helado y el monumento a Linnaeus. Leave a Comment
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San Isidro is the Patron Saint of Madrid... and is celebrated in fiesta in May as part of a week-long event. The Park in his name is located within 5 minute's walk from the Atletico Madrid football stadium, and is a little tucked away, so even more of a pleasure to encounter.
The park is of medium size, very well maintained with lots of wonderful fountains... and offers dedicated space for several sports. These include:
- basketball (dedicated court and 3 other sets of nets in a less well-maintained court - good practice area)
- volleyball - 3 nets... with a dedicated following of players and their supporters
- table tennis - many tables
- football (2 pitches. It is possible this particular space requires pre-booking. I will update this tip once I have confirmed this point).
Also in the park are many picnic tables - for those who don't feel like sitting on the lovely green spaces for their lunch and snacks - as well as lots of spots designed for exercises - complete with instruction boards.
Finally, you will also find a lovely sculpture of Goya in the park, just by a high point where it is possible to look across the city of Madrid and even see the mountains in the distance!! Leave a Comment Address: Paseo de la Ermita del SantoDirections: From Marqués de Vadillo Metro station...follow the street signs - about 5 minute's walk. Map on http://maps.google.com/ (search for "parque san isidro, madrid")
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 Now THIS is a sunset! :-p by agarcia
El Parque del Oeste (literally Park of the West) is a pretty nice recreational area next to Plaza de España. I particularly find it a little bit dull an uninteresting, BUT the place has the most spectacular sunset of the entire city. If you arrive there in time to see how the last ray of sun disappears between the mountains that surround Madrid... well, you'll witness something similar to the picture next to this tip. It left me completely speechless... quite an unusual thing, I must say ;-) Leave a Comment Directions: Next to Plaza de España
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 Debod's Temple by agarcia
But during the 70's, the Egyptian government donated one of their spare Temples to the city of Madrid. Actually it was that or been flooded by the construction of the Assuan Dam... so that's the story of the oldest building in town ;-) Leave a Comment Address: Paseo del Pintor Rosales s/nPhone: Reservations: 91-765 10 08Directions: In Parque del Oeste, near Plaza de España (Metro Plaza de España)Website: http://www.munimadrid.es/templodebod/
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 Woman in red by agarcia
At the feet of Columbus, there's a beautiful artificial waterfall, which is actually one of the most refreshing places to be in Madrid during a torrid summer afternoon. Special thanks to my beautiful model ;-) Leave a Comment Directions: Metro Colon
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 The egyptian Debod Temple by SirRichard
Its main highlights are the egyptian Debod Temple and the funicular going to Casa de Campo, the big park where the zoo is. Leave a Comment
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 Casa de Campo from Parque del
Oeste by SirRichard
Its main highlights are:
- The lake with terraces for food and drinks
- The zoo
- The theme parks (Parque de Atracciones)
- The swimming pools (from June to September) Leave a Comment
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