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Complutense University of Madrid
Madrid
~3.18 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Complutense University of Madrid (Spanish: Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM) is a university in Madrid, and one of the oldest universities in the world. It is located on a sprawling campus that occupies the entirety of the Ciudad Universitaria district of Madrid, with annexes in the district of Somosaguas in the neighboring city of Pozuelo de Alarcón.
According to the annual university rankings conducted by El Mundo, the Complutense University ranks as the top public university in Spain,[5] with its Schools of Philosophy, Spanish Literature, History, Pharmacy, Optometry, Journalism, Psychology, and Sociology holding the top national rankings. The University is also a filial to the Spanish Royal Societies of Physics and Mathematics.
http://www.ucm.es
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Technical University of Madrid
Madrid
~3.19 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Technical University of Madrid (Spanish: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, UPM) is a Spanish university, located in Madrid. It was founded in 1971 as the result of merging different Technical Schools of Engineering and Architecture, originated mainly in the 18th century. Over 35,000 students attend classes during the year.
It is part of the TIME network, which groups fifty engineering schools throughout Europe.
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Madrid Zoo Aquarium
Madrid
~3.28 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Madrid Zoo Aquarium is a zoo and aquarium in Madrid, Spain. It is located in the Casa de Campo.
Open since 1770 as the "Casa de Fieras" in Retiro Park, to exhibit the animals from the American colonies, on grounds which are part of the Parque del Buen Retiro. The new facilities of the Madrid Zoo Aquarium were constructed in 1972 and located in the Casa de Campo.
Its exhibits include the zoo, a petting zoo, an aquarium, a dolphin exhibit and an aviary. Facilities include several restaurants, a boat tour and train tour.
It is home to over 6000 animals of 500 different species.
The Zoo is home of Pandas Bing Xing (M) and Hua Zuiba (F). Arrived in Madrid on September 8, 2007. In 1978 China presented the King of Spain with two pandas, Shao Shao and Quian Quiang. Their cub, Chu-lin...
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Museo de America
Madrid
~3.31 miles from Aravaca city center
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Avenida Reyes Católicos, 6
28040 Madrid
Teléfonos: 91 549 26 41 y 91 543 94 37
Fax: 91 544 67 42
El Museo de América reúne amplias colecciones que proceden de las distintas culturas del continente americano, lo que permite no sólo admirar piezas únicas sino también valorar la capacidad del hombre americano para desarrollar diferentes estrategias vitales que se manifiestan en diversos universos simbólicos, cargados muchas veces de un fuerte mestizaje.
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Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
Madrid
~3.57 miles from Aravaca city center
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La ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, situada en la plaza del mismo nombre, es la tercera de las ermitas dedicadas a san Antonio de Padua que hubo a las afueras de Madrid. Está en el distrito de Moncloa.
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Casa de Campo
Madrid
~3.94 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Casa de Campo (for Spanish: Country House) is the largest urban park situated west of central Madrid, (Spain). It was formerly a royal hunting estate. Its area is more than 1,700 hectares (6.6 sq mi).
An amusement park, the Parque de Atracciones de Madrid, and the Madrid Zoo are located inside the park. It is common for families from Madrid to spend days in the park, enjoying the nice weather and looking at the wildlife that may be seen around (mostly squirrels, rabbits and different kinds of birds). Near the lake there was a lot of prostitution in recent times.
In 1936–39, during the Spanish Civil War, the front lines of the Siege of Madrid ran through the Casa de Campo, where the Republicans had halted a nationalist offensive in November 1936.
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Templo de Debod
Madrid
~4.00 miles from Aravaca city center
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Dating from the second century BCE, this small Egyptian temple covered in fascinating drawings, hieroglyphics, and religious inscriptions was a gift from the Egyptian government to Spain in 1970 in recognition of Spain's assistance in saving historical remains during the construction of the Aswan Dam. You will find it located in a peaceful and pleasant park, but you are advised not to come here after dark.
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Plaza de Espana
Madrid
~4.22 miles from Aravaca city center
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Plaza de España (or "Spain Square" in English) is a large square, and popular tourist destination, located in central Madrid, Spain, at the western end of the Gran Vía. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, and is bordered by two of Madrid's most prominent skyscrapers. Also, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is a short walk south from the plaza.
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Plaza Espana
Madrid Sp
~4.27 miles from Aravaca city center
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Plaza de España (or "Spain Square" in English) is a large square, and popular tourist destination, located in central Madrid, Spain, at the western end of the Gran Vía. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, and is bordered by two of Madrid's most prominent skyscrapers. Also, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is a short walk south from the plaza.
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Cathedral de la Almudena
Madrid
~4.43 miles from Aravaca city center
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Santa María la Real de La Almudena is a Catholic cathedral in Madrid.
When the capital of Spain was transferred from Toledo to Madrid in 1561, the seat of the Church in Spain remained in Toledo; so the new capital – unusually for a Catholic country – had no cathedral. Plans were discussed as early as the 16th century to build a cathedral in Madrid dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena, but construction did not begin until 1879.
Francisco de Cubas, the Marquis of Cubas, designed and directed the construction in a Gothic revival style. Construction ceased completely during the Spanish Civil War, and the project was abandoned until 1950, when Fernando Chueca Goitia adapted the plans of de Cubas to a neoclassical exterior to match the grey and white façade of the Palacio Real, which stands dir...
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Plaza de Oriente
Madrid
~4.44 miles from Aravaca city center
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Located opposite the Palacio Real (Royal Palace), this is the city's largest, most elegant and peaceful square. It's a semi-circle of landscaped gardens planted with many varieties of trees and flowers. Statues of medieval kings line one of the walkways and Felipe IV takes center stage. The horse he sits on was modeled after a Velázquez drawing. It's an attractive pedestrianized area with an underground parking lot and many smart cafes with outdoor terraces to choose from. The Teatro Real (Opera House) is just around the corner.
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El Pardo
Madrid
~4.44 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Royal Palace of El Pardo (Spanish: Palacio Real de El Pardo) is owned by the Spanish state and administered by the Patrimonio Nacional agency. It is situated near Madrid (in the present-day district of Fuencarral-El Pardo (Madrid) and the palace began as a hunting lodge.
It became an alternative residence of the kings of Spain until Alfonso XII, who died in the palace in 1885.
It was King Enrique III who ordered the building of the pavilion in 1406, on Mount El Pardo, because of its abundant game. Later, in the time of Carlos I (1547), it was transformed into a palace. On 13 March 1604, a massive fire destroyed many of the paintings, including masterpieces by Titian. Carlos III renewed the building in the eighteenth century, appointing his architect Francesco Sabatini for the job. It...
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Royal Palace
Madrid
~4.46 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace of Madrid), also known as the Palacio de Oriente (English: The East Palace), is the official residence of the King of Spain in the city of Madrid, and it is only used for State Ceremonies.
However, King Juan Carlos and the Royal Family do not reside in in it, choosing instead the more modest Palacio de la Zarzuela on the outskirts of Madrid. The palace is owned by the Spanish State and administered by the Patrimonio Nacional, a public agency of the Ministry of the Presidency.
The palace is located on Bailén Street, in the Western part of downtown Madrid, East of the Manzanares River, and is accessible from the Ópera metro station. The palace is partially open to public, except when it is being used for official business.
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Teatro Real
Madrid
~4.58 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Teatro Real (literally Royal Theatre) or simply El Real (as it is known colloquially), is a major opera house located in Madrid, Spain.
After thirty-two years of planning and construction, a Royal Order on 7 May 1850 declared the immediate termination of the "Teatro de Oriente" and the building works are finished within five months. The Opera House, located just in front of the Palacio Real, the official residence of the Queen who ordered the construction of the theatre, Isabel II, was finally inaugurated on 10 October 1850, with Donizetti's La Favorite. In 1863, Giuseppe Verdi visited the theater for the Spanish premier of La Forza del Destino. In 1925 the Ballets Russes of Diaghilev performed in the theatre with the presence of Nijinsky and Stravinsky).
From 1867 it housed the ...
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Madrid Convention Center
Madrid
~4.60 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Madrid Convention Center is located in downtown Madrid, Spain. The Convention Center offers a variety of banquet halls and meeting rooms perfect for any occasion.
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Casa del Ayuntamiento
Madrid
~4.65 miles from Aravaca city center
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Museo Municipal
Madrid
~4.67 miles from Aravaca city center
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Famed for its outstanding baroque facade, this 18th-century building has a collection of documents, models, paintings, drawings, and sketches that amply covers the history of the Spanish capital. Formerly an orphanage, it's located on the eastern edge of the Malasaña district a short walk up from the Gran Vía. It re-opened in 2005 after 2 years of renovation work.
Telephone Number: 91-588-86-72
Transportation: Metro: Tribunal
Price Information: Admission free
Hours: Tues-Fri 9:30am-8pm, Sat and Sun 10am-2pm; mid-July-mid-Sept Tues-Fri 9:30am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm
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Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
Madrid
~4.70 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Convent of Las Descalzas Reales is a royal monastery situated in Madrid, administered by the Patrimonio Nacional. It is not to be confused with the Convent of Las Descalzas Reales (Valladolid).
El Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, literally the Monastery of Barefoot Royals, resides in the former palace of Carlos I and Isabel of Portugal. Their daughter, Joan of Austria, founded this convent of nuns of the Poor Clare order in 1559. Throughout the remainder of the 16th century and into the 17th century, the convent attracted young widowed or spinster noblewomen. Each woman brought with her a dowry. The riches quickly piled up, and the convent became one of the richest convents in all of Europe. Tomás Luis de Victoria, Spain's finest Renaissance composer, worked at the convent from 1...
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Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Madrid
~4.75 miles from Aravaca city center
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Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is a football stadium in the Chamartín district of Madrid, Spain. It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by the Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. With a current capacity of 80,354 spectators, it was named as a UEFA Elite stadium in 2007.
El Bernabéu, named after chairman Santiago Bernabéu Yeste, is one of the world's most famous and prestigious football venues. It hosted the European Cup final three times, in 1957, 1969 and 1980, and is scheduled to host the UEFA Champions League 2010 final.[2] The finals for the 1964 European Nations' Cup and the 1982 World Cup have also been held at the Bernabéu.
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Museo Romantico
Madrid
~4.75 miles from Aravaca city center
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This characteristic 18th-century palace has been converted into a museum that captures the essence of middle-class life in the city during the 19th Century. You'll see an interesting collection of household objects like lamps, furniture, china and pianos, laid out in different rooms decorated with portraits of the Royal Family and important politicians and military leaders of the era. The walls are also hung with portraits of popular artists of the time, like Salvador Gutierrez, Ribera, Madrazo, Alenza and Esquivel. You can even wander through the ballroom where famous writers, such as Bequer, Campoamor and Martínez Campos used to gather for literary evenings. There's a room entirely given over to the life of Romantic period novelist, Mariano Jose de Larra.
Open Hours: 9:30a-3p Tu-Su, 1...
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Plaza Mayor
Madrid
~4.81 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Plaza Mayor was built during the Habsburg period and is a central plaza in the city of Madrid, Spain. It is located only a few blocks away from another famous plaza, the Puerta del Sol. The Plaza Mayor is rectangular in shape, measuring 129 by 94 meters, and is surrounded by three-story residential buildings having 237 balconies facing the Plaza. It has a total of nine entranceways. The Casa de la Panadería, serving municipal and cultural functions, dominates the Plaza Mayor.
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El Oso de Madrid
Madrid
~4.85 miles from Aravaca city center
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This statue weighs almost 20 tons! This statue is sometimes translated as the Bear and the Strawberry Tree. The Madroño tree (which sounds like Madrid) is not native to Madrid. And it is not a strawberry tree. The berries of the Madroño tree are red like strawberries. However they are very sweet and are really not good eaten raw (unlike strawberries), but are only good to eat when made into a jam.
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Bernabeu Stadium
Madrid
~4.85 miles from Aravaca city center
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Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is a football stadium in the Chamartín district of Madrid, Spain. It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by the Real Madrid Clube de Fútbol. With a current capacity of 80,354 spectators, it was named as a UEFA Elite stadium in 2007.
El Bernabéu, named after chairman Santiago Bernabéu Yeste, is one of the world's most famous and prestigious football venues. It hosted the European Cup final three times, in 1957, 1969 and 1980, and is scheduled to host the UEFA Champions League 2010 final.[2] The finals for the 1964 European Nations' Cup and the 1982 World Cup have also been held at the Bernabéu.
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Puerto del Sol
Madrid
~4.88 miles from Aravaca city center
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The Puerta del Sol (Spanish for "Gate of the Sun") is one of the most well known and busiest places in Madrid. This is the centre (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year. The New Year's celebration has been broadcast live on TV since 31 December 1962.
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Real Academica de Bella Artes de San Fernando
Madrid
~4.96 miles from Aravaca city center
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he Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando (Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando), located on the Calle de Alcalá in the heart of Madrid, currently functions as a museum and gallery.
The academy was established by royal decree in 1744. About twenty years later, the enlightened monarch, Charles III purchased a former Baroque palace and commissioned architect Diego de Villanueva to convert it for academic use. Doubling as a museum and gallery, today it houses a fine art collection of paintings from the 15th to 20th century: Giovanni Bellini, Correggio, Rubens, Zurbarán, Murillo, Goya, Juan Gris... The academy is also the headquarters of the Madrid Academy of Art.
Francisco Goya was once one of the academy's directors, and, its alumni include Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Fer...
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Estadio Vicente Calderon
Madrid
~4.99 miles from Aravaca city center
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Estadio Vicente Calderón in Madrid is the home stadium of Club Atlético de Madrid football club. It is located in the heart of Madrid by the banks of the Manzanares River. The stadium was originally called Estadio Manzanares, but was later changed to Vicente Calderón after the famous Atlético club president. The seats are laid out in red and white stripes, the famous colours of Atlético's shirts.
Vicente Calderón regularly holds international matches of the Spanish national team. It has a capacity of 54,851 and was given the UEFA 5 star stadium rating in 2003. The Vicente Calderón is also used as a concert venue, having hosted concerts by acts such as RBD and U2. In July 2009, Madonna performed front a sold-out crowd of 32,000 fans as part of her Sticky & Sweet Tour.
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Chueca
Madrid
~5.04 miles from Aravaca city center
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Chueca is a neighborhood in Madrid. It is located just to the north of the downtown core and old city, centered around the Plaza de Chueca and Chueca metro station. It is known as the main gay village of Madrid.
A decade ago it was a dangerous area where drugs and male prostitution were rampant. However, Madrid's increasingly growing and affluent gay community has made Chueca one of the most fashionable and cosmopolitan areas of Madrid. During the day the majority of activity is concentrated in the numerous shops and boutiques of both international and independent designers, and the chic cafés. At night, the area is known for its innovative restaurants, bars, and clubs. In addition to this, there are other businesses oriented toward a gay clientelle such as travel agencies, lawyers and vi...
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El Rastro
Madrid
~5.08 miles from Aravaca city center
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El Rastro de Madrid or simply el Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid (Spain). It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year and is located along Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores, between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de Toledo (just south of La Latina metro station).
A great variety of products (new and used) can be found at el Rastro. A number of antique shops in the local area are also open on Sunday.
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Museo de Lazaro Galdiano
Madrid
~5.12 miles from Aravaca city center
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Imagine 37 rooms in a superbly renovated 19th-century mansion bulging with artworks, including many by the most famous old masters of Europe, and you have an idea of what this museum is like. Visitors usually take the elevator to the top floor and work down, lingering over such artifacts as 15th-century hand-woven vestments, swords and daggers, royal seals, 16th-century crystal from Limoges, Byzantine jewelry, Italian bronzes from ancient times to the Renaissance, and medieval armor.
Bosch evokes his own peculiar brand of horror on one of the gallery's most striking paintings, whose canvas is peopled with creepy fiends devouring human flesh. The Spanish masters are the best represented -- among them El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán, Ribera, Murillo, and Valdés-Leal.
One section is devot...
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Castellana District (Neighborhood)
Madrid
~5.13 miles from Aravaca city center
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