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2006 Europe

A trip from June 11, 2006 to June 29, 2006, travelling to Madrid, Britton
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06/11/2006 to 06/29/2006
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Unscheduled - Madrid

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This former royal residence houses a fantastic collection of paintings (Velázquez, Caravaggio and Goya), sculptures, …
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Palacio Real (Royal Palace)
calle de Bailén
Madrid, 28013
Spain
+34 91 547 5350
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Founded in 1902, the club's teams had to play in a variety of venues throughout the city until this stadium was buil …
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Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (El)
avenida de Concha Espina, 1
Madrid, 28036
Spain
+34 91 398 4300
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Puerta del Sol (Sun Gate) is the most popular and commercial area in the old town. Five hundred years ago it was jus …
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Puerta del Sol
plaza de la Puerta del Sol
Madrid, 28013
Spain
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An impressive neoclassical building to one side of Plaza de Colón, its spectacular façade features three entrance ar …
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Biblioteca Nacional
paseo de Recoletos, 20
Madrid, 28001
Spain
+34 91 580 7800
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Built of granite, glass and metal, the angle at which these towers lean is simply spectacular. They're 27 stories hi …
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Torres KIO (Puerta de Europa)
plaza de Castilla
Madrid, 28046
Spain
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Another majestic work of art commissioned by King Carlos III to ennoble the city. This time his architects chose to …
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Fuente de Cibeles (La)
plaza de Cibeles
Madrid, 28014
Spain
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Madrid's cathedral took over 100 years to build, due to political conflicts, wars, and a lack of financial resources …
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Catedral de la Almudena
calle de Bailén
Madrid, 28013
Spain
+34 91 542 6522
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Madrid hosted an exhibition on the Philippine Islands in 1887, and the same architect who created the nearby Palacio …
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Palacio de Cristal
Paseo Duque de Fernán Núñez, s/n
Madrid, M 28012
Spain
+34 91 574 6614
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The Thyssen-Bornemisza family collected what became one of the world's finest private art collections over a number …
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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
paseo del Prado, 8
Madrid, 28014
Spain
+34 91 369 0151
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It's an officially listed building that contains important works of art considered to be national treasures. It has …
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Casino de Madrid
calle de Alcalá, 15
Madrid, 28014
Spain
+34 91 521 8700
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Young families from Madrid love coming here to visit the six different adventure zones full of activities: Naturalez …
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Parque de Atracciones
calle del Campo
Madrid, 28041
Spain
+34 91 463 2900
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This gallery of modern art features work by some of the 20th Century's most outstanding artists, including Picasso - …
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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
calle de Santa Isabel, 52
Madrid, 28012
Spain
+34 91 774 1000
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It is a real pleasure to wander around these attractively landscaped gardens. You will see examples of a wide variet …
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Real Jardín Botánico
plaza de Murillo, 2
Madrid, 28014
Spain
+34 91 420 3017
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It's surprising to find such a quiet spot in Madrid. This square doesn't seem to have been affected by the passage o …
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Plaza de la Villa
Casa de Cisneros
Madrid, M 28005
Spain
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Two modern sculptures commemorate the discovery of the Americas in this central square. You'll see Joaquín Vaquero T …
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Plaza de Colón
calle de Puerto Serrano
Madrid, 28045
Spain
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A church, popularly known as Los Jerónimos , that's full of history - kings and queens sought refuge here, Spanish p …
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Claustro de San Jerónimo el Real (Los Jerónimo)
calle de Moreto, 4
Madrid, 28014
Spain
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In 1798, Goya himself painted the frescoes on the dome in here and the result is charged with his usual expressive d …
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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida (Panteón de Goya)
paseo de la Florida, 5
Madrid, 28008
Spain
+34 91 542 0722
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This popular square was the scene of glorious historical events during the War of Independence against France in the …
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Plaza del Dos de Mayo
plaza del dos de Mayo
Madrid, 28004
Spain
+34 91 366 5477(Tourist Information)
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This park stands at the foot of what was once an Arab fortress, now the Royal Palace. It was where the Moorish troop …
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Jardines del Campo del Moro
paseo de la Virgen del Puerto
Madrid, 28005
Spain
+34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)
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As the Plaza Mayor's first building, it served as a model for the rest. The original had archways that gave people a …
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Casa de la Panadería
plaza Mayor, 27
Madrid, 28012
Spain
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You just have to look at the number of people lying on the grass alongside the fountains or resting on the park benc …
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Plaza de España
calle de la Princesa
Madrid, 28008
Spain
+34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)
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Dating from the second century BCE, this small Egyptian temple covered in fascinating drawings, hieroglyphics, and r …
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Templo de Debod
calle de Ferraz, 1
Madrid, 28008
Spain
+34 91 366 7415
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Unscheduled - Britton

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A remnant of medieval Madrid, its name comes from its use at that time. This was the square where the Bishop auction …
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Plaza de la Paja
Capilla del Obispo
Britton, SD 28005
United States
+34 91 588 2900 (Tourism Office)
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