Community of Madrid
Madrid
Centro

Madrid City Center

Madrid City Center is a locality in , , and has about 150,000 residents. Madrid City Center is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Biblioteca Nacional de España and Palacio Real de Madrid.

Library
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The is the national library of Spain. It is the largest public library in the country, and one of the largest in the world.

Museum
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The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies. With over 135,000 m2 and 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest royal palace in and one of the largest in the world.

Museum
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The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Spain's national museum of 20th-century art. The museum was officially inaugurated on September 10, 1992, and is named for Queen Sofía.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sol-Letras-Lavapiés and Salamanca.

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Sol, Letras and Lavapiés are neighbourhoods in central , the capital 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.

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Retiro is a district in eastern-central . While it is dominated by the Retiro Park, it also houses 125,000 residents. This article also includes the Paseo del Arte where the city's most famous art museums are lined up.

Madrid City Center

Latitude
40.4183° or 40° 25′ 6″ north
Longitude
-3.7028° or 3° 42′ 10″ west
Population
150,000
Elevation
673 metres (2,208 feet)
Open location code
8CGRC79W+8V
Geo­Names ID
6544494
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Swedish—“Madrid City Center” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Madrid Centro”
  • Finnish: “Madrid Centro”
  • French: “Madrid Centro”
  • German: “Madrid Centro”
  • Italian: “Madrid Centro”
  • Norwegian: “Madrid Centro”
  • Polish: “Madrid Centro”
  • Spanish: “Madrid Centro”
  • Swedish: “Madrid Centro”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sol and Ópera.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Thompson Madrid and Ateneo Hotel.

Madrid: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Sol-Letras-Lavapiés, Salamanca, Retiro-Paseo del Arte, and Chamberí-Castellana.

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