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Plaza de Toros Las Ventas Madrid

admin — Sun, 10 Oct 2004 11:04:41 +0000

The bullfight is part of Spains tradition, and can be seen in a monumental arena on the intersection of Calle de Alcala and the city highway.

The opening of the arena took place in 1934. The maximum capacity amounts a crowd of 23.000 people. Vistors are mostly impressed by the charming architecture of the building.

But not only bullfights are hosted in “Plaza de Toros Las Ventas”. Today also many open air concerts take place. Famous pop and rock bands from Spain and abroad enjoy the arena as perfect location for their events.

Metro 1 and 2: Ventas

Templo de Debod Madrid

admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 05:41:10 +0000

This kind of temple was a gift from Egypt for the Spanish help of saving the famous Egyptian temple Abu Simbel on the western shore of the Nil river.

In this regard “Templo de Debod” is the oldest building of Madrid, althought it was not raised there. The old Egyptian temple exists since 200 BC, and was brought to Madrid in 1972.

The place around Templo de Debod offers a nice view on the kings palace and the Casa de Campo as well. Experienced Madrid travellers claim that Templo de Debob is the nicest place of Madrid to enjoy the sunset.

Metro 3: Ventura Rodriguez

Viaducto Madrid

admin — Sun, 03 Oct 2004 08:14:28 +0000

Viaducto is a bridge in the district Madrid de los Austrias/La Latina, between the kings palace and the “Basilica San Francisco el Grande”.

The bridge was made of iron in 1874. In 1942 the construction was renewed by reinforced concrete. Since 1998 the bridge is enriched by two metres high glass plates on the edges of the passage, which should eliminate the plans of persons with suicidal thoughts.

On the Eastern side of the bridge gentle staircases lead down to “Calle Segovia”. Some steps deeper into this street, until the park called “Parque de Atenas”, the position offers the best sight on the whole bridge.

Metro 2 and 5: Opera