What to see in the Chamartín district
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What to see in Madrid: the 40 essential places not to be missed
Madrid, the buzzing capital of Spain, offers visitors a fun-filled getaway with fashionable neighbourhoods, stunning museums, beautiful parks and gardens, irresistible restaurants and unparalleled entertainment.
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The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the prestigious ‘white coliseum’
Located in the Paseo de la Castellana, and with capacity for 81,044 spectators, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is the domain of the team that holds more trophies than any other in Europe.
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Plaza de Castilla, home to Madrid’s ‘twin towers’
Discover this large square in the north of the city, crossed by Avenida de la Castellana and the epicentre of the Madrid’s financial district replete with skyscrapers.
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Things to do in Madrid for couples: enjoy the city’s magic
Madrid is awash with romantic places for giving your partner the perfect surprise.
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The Cuatro Torres de Madrid: the city’s new icon
Where you once would have found the old Ciudad Deportiva sports facilities of Real Madrid, today stand four impressive skyscrapers with jaw-dropping views and a promising future.
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Madrid’s traditional food always comes with a spoon
Where to eat the best cocido or the finest callos? The traditional food of Madrid takes the world by storm, always with a spoon, whilst indulging in churros and chocolate or a deep-fried calamari roll