Jardín de Simone Veil

Jardín de Simone Veil is a park in Centro, Madrid, Community of Madrid. Jardín de Simone Veil is situated nearby to the sports venue Esgrima Tempo, as well as near the church Capilla del Hospital.

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

Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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. Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great is situated 140 metres northwest of Jardín de Simone Veil.

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 800 metres north of Jardín de Simone Veil.

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 350 metres southeast of Jardín de Simone Veil.

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.