Top 10 Best of the Rest
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1. Puerta de Alcalá
This imposing gateway to the city was designed in 1769 by Francesco Sabatini.
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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. Plaza de Murillo
The decorative centrepiece of this small square is the Apollo fountain, designed in 1781 by Ventura Rodríguez.
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9. Observatório Astronómico
The National Observatory museum includes historic telescopes and other astronomical instruments.
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10. 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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