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  • Congreso de los Diputados

    Admire the portico and Renaissance-style sculptures of the congress building from the street, then take a guided tour.

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  • Hotel Palace

    The Palace has been one of Madrid’s most luxurious hotels since opening its doors in 1913. Wander in to admire the fantastic stained-glass ceiling over the Rotunda (see Palace).

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  • Iglesia de San Jerónimo el Real

    The Castilian parliament, the Cortes, met in this historic church for the first time in 1510.

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  • Museo del Ferrocarril

    Romantically housed in a disused station, the railway museum has a wonderful collection of old steam locomotives on display.

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  • Museo Naval

    Among the highlights in the naval museum is a 16th-century Flemish galleon and the first map ever to show the New World.

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  • Observatório Astronómico

    The National Observatory museum includes historic telescopes and other astronomical instruments.

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  • Plaza de Murillo

    The decorative centrepiece of this small square is the Apollo fountain, designed in 1781 by Ventura Rodríguez.

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  • Puerta de Alcalá

    This imposing gateway to the city was designed in 1769 by Francesco Sabatini.

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  • Real Fábrica de Tapices

    The Royal Tapestry Factory was founded by Felipe V in the 18th century. Today’s artisans still use the original wooden looms.

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  • Salón de Reinos

    The Hall of Kingdoms was part of a 17th century palace and was named after the sheilds of the Spanish monarchy’s 24 king-doms that decorated the hall. It has now been acquired by the Museo del Prado.

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