Parque de la Cornisa

Parque de la Cornisa is a park in Madrid, Community of Madrid. Parque de la Cornisa is situated nearby to the park Dalieda de San Francisco, as well as near the church Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great and Palacio Real de Madrid.

Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great

Church

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The Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great is a Roman Catholic church in central Madrid, Spain, located in the neighborhood of Palacio. The main façade faces the Plaza of San Francisco, at the intersection of Bailén, the Gran Vía de San Francisco, and the Carrera de San Francisco.

Palacio Real de Madrid

Museum

Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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 Europe and one of the largest in the world. Palacio Real de Madrid is situated 770 metres north of Parque de la Cornisa.

Puerta de Toledo

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The Puerta de Toledo is a gate located in Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1996. Construction began in 1812, but was not completed until 1827. Puerta de Toledo is situated 450 metres southeast of Parque de la Cornisa.

Places in the Area

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

Barrio de La Latina

Neighborhood

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