El Rastro

El Rastro is a locality in , , . El Rastro is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the quarter .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Puerta de Toledo and Palacio Real de Madrid.

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The is a gate located in , . It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996. Construction began in 1812, but was not completed until 1827.

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 of floor space and 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest palace in Western Europe, the largest royal palace in , and among the largest palaces in the world.

Museum
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is a museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Barrio de La Latina and La Latina-Austrias.

Neighborhood
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La Latina is a historic neighborhood in the of downtown , . La Latina occupies the place of the oldest area in Madrid, the Islamic citadel inside the city walls, with narrow streets and large squares.

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La Latina and Austrias are neighbourhoods in central . They can be labelled as the old town of the Spanish capital.

Quarter
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is an administrative neighborhood of , belonging to the .

El Rastro

Latitude
40.40863° or 40° 24′ 31″ north
Longitude
-3.7102° or 3° 42′ 37″ west
Elevation
648 metres (2,126 feet)
Open location code
8CGRC75Q+FW
Geo­Names ID
6545079
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