Central Spain
Community of Madrid
Madrid

Madrid

Madrid is 's capital and largest city. A city that has been marked by Spain's varied and tumultuous history, Madrid has some of Europe's most impressive cultural and architectural heritage, which includes grand avenues, plazas, buildings and monuments, world-class art galleries and museums, highly popular football teams, and cultural events of international fame for everyone.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Apostolic Nunciature and Pitis.

Government office
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The to the Kingdom of Spain is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in . It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador.

Railway station
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is a station on Line 7 of the Madrid Metro and the northern terminus of that line. It is located in fare Zone A. The station offers connection to Cercanías Madrid via railway station.

Square
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The is a square in the north of , Spain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chamberí-Castellana and Alcobendas.

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Chamberí is a middle-class residential district in . Paseo de la Castellana is an important northbound boulevard. Moreover this article includes listings in other, lesser-known northern districts of the city.

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is a municipality of located in the . It forms an urban continuum with the neighbouring municipality of .

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is a district of . It is located northeast of the centre and is considered to be the poshest neighbourhood of the city. Branches of international luxury brands, upscale restaurants, nightlife venues and hotels are found here.

Madrid

Latitude
40.4894° or 40° 29′ 22″ north
Longitude
-3.6828° or 3° 40′ 58″ west
Population
3,230,000
Elevation
739 metres (2,425 feet)
Open location code
8CGRF8Q8+PW
Geo­Names ID
6359304
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Satellite Map

Discover Madrid from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Polish—“Madrid” goes by many names.
  • French: “Madrid”
  • German: “Madrid”
  • Polish: “Madryt”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Madrid”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Valverde and Fuencarral.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Torre de Cristal and Eurostars Madrid Tower.

Community of Madrid: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Madrid, Alcalá de Henares, Getafe, and Aranjuez.

Curious Places to Discover

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