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Famous must see Monuments in Madrid, Spain

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Plaza Mayor

Madrid is one of the most famous cities in Spain. This is because the city is covered with various captivating scenery. What tourists can expect in Madrid is their prestigious restaurants which serve the best dishes; also their disco pubs, clubs, monuments and more.

Speaking about the city’s monuments, Madrid as well is one of the appointed cities in Spain that features unique monuments since the past centuries that visitors should not miss to visit.

  • Casa de la Panaderia—this monument is found in Plaza Mayor. This monument of Madrid is designated as one of the best example of the city’s common baroque style. This is also known as the monastery of the 17th century.

  • Plaza de Oriente—another must see monument in Madrid. This monument in Madrid is nestling at the Royal Palace which known designed during the period of Joseph Bonaparte.

  • Fountain of Cibeles—this captivating fountain can be found at the Paseo del Prado. There are many tourists being persuaded with this fountain because of its unique design. It was the famous Ventura Rodriguez who designed this masterpiece which now became one of the most attractive monuments in Madrid and even designated as one of the landmarks of the city.

  • Palacio Real—known as the city’s Royal Palace; Palacio Real is one of the most striking monuments in Madrid. It is also one of the most captivating examples of both classical Italian baroque style of design. There are many things that you should discover about this monuments which will unwrapped its history way back its previous time.

  • Plaza Mayor—another landmarks of Madrid is the famous Plaza Mayor. It was said to be Philip III who built this fascinating monuments to add beauty to his kingdom. Previously, during the 17th century this famous part of Madrid is the common place where theater performances are held as well as bullfights and a meeting place of the Gremios, which is known as the federation of the craftsmen. Recently, Playa Mayor is famous as the meeting place of everybody of both locales and foreign.

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