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* Basilica de San Francisco El Grande
* Basilica de San Miguel
* Botín
* Calle de Serrano
* Casa de América
* Casa Museo de Lope de Vega
* Casa de la Villa
* Casón del Buen Retiro
* Catedral de San Isidro
* Centro Cultural Conde Duque
* Convento de las Carboneras
* Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida
* Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Bernabéu Stadium)
* Iglesia de las Calatravas
* Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol
* Iglesia de San Marcos
* Iglesia y Convento de las Trinitarias
* Mercado de San Miguel
* Monasterio de la Encarnación
* Museo Arqueológico Nacional
* Museo Nacional de Antropología
* Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas
* Museo De La Real Academia De Bellas Artes De San Fernando
* Museo Cerralbo
* Museo Chicote
* Museo del Ejército
* Museo Naval
* Museo Romántico
* Palacio de Comunicaciones
* Palacio de las Cortes
* The Paseos
* Plaza de la Cibeles
* Plaza de Toros de las Ventas
* Puerta del Sol
* Puerta de Toledo
* El Rastro (Rastro Flea Market)
* Real Fábrica de Tapices
* Real Jardín Botánico
* Teleférico
* Telefónica
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Did You Know?
( Worth Seeing )
It is worth checking the entertainment listings to see what is on at this handsome cultural centre. From the outside, all you see is a long brick wall. Step through the main entrance, however, and doorways labelled Cuarto de Banderas (Flag Room) and Cuerpo de Guardia (Guard Room) are clues to the building's past. An enormous complex, it was once the barracks for the royal bodyguard, and reflected the grandeur of Felipe V's Palacio Real to the south. Begun in 1720, it housed soldiers for 150 years and, despite a fire in the 19th century, its sheer size is still impressive.
Today, the Centro is an important part of Madrid's cultural scene, holding special events and exhibitions throughout the year. Most atmospheric is the Veranos de la Villa summer festival, staged outdoors in the massive Patio Central (inner courtyard). From late June to mid-September, this vigorous international programme offers dance, music, singing, theatre and opera.
Address: Calle de Conde Duque 11
Phone: 91 588 58 22, 91 588 58 24
Open: Exhibitions: Tue-Sat 10:30-2, 5:30-9, Sun 10:30-2.
Restaurant: Plenty near by (Inexpensive)
Metro: Noviciado, San Bernardo
Accessible: Good
Admission: Varies according to event
Other: Iglesia de San Marcos, Museo Cerralbo
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