Malasaña
District of Madrid
Madrid - Spain

Eurovision Song Contest 1969

The Eurovision Song Contest 1969 was the 14th in the series. Four countries won the contest, the first time ever a tie-break situation had occurred. However, there was no rule at the time to cover such an eventuality, so all four countries were declared joint winners. France's win was their fourth. France became the first country to win the contest four times. The Netherlands' win was their third. Spain and the United Kingdom each won for the second time.

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1969 in Spain, 1969 in music, Eurovision Song Contest by year

Senate of Spain

The Senate of Spain (Spanish: Senado de España) is the upper house of Spain's parliament, the Cortes Generales. It is made up of 266 members: 208 elected by popular vote, and 58 appointed by the regional legislatures. All senators serve four-year terms, though regional legislatures may recall their appointees at any time. The last election was held on 20 November 2011. The composition of the 10th Senate, which cannot serve beyond 2015, is:

Located at 40.4206, -3.71278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government of Spain, Cortes Generales, Spanish Senate, National upper houses, Politics of Spain

Chueca

Chueca is a central neighbourhood in Madrid named after Federico Chueca (1846–1908), composer of zarzuelas. It lies just to the north of the old city and is centred around the Plaza de Chueca, with its metro station "Chueca. " Chueca is very lively, with many street cafes and boutique shops; Lonely Planet describes it as "extravagantly gay, lively young, and always inclusive regardless of your sexual orientation."

Located at 40.4217, -3.69806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Madrid, LGBT culture in Spain

Malasaña

Malasaña is an area of Madrid famous for its creative, countercultural scene. Centred around Plaza del Dos de Mayo, it is reminiscent of Camden Town in London, the East Village in New York City, Baixa do Porto in Oporto, however despite its similarities, Malasaña is a distinct neighbourhood.

Located at 40.4253, -3.70833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Wards of Madrid, Entertainment districts

Comillas Pontifical University

Comillas Pontifical University (Spanish: Universidad Pontificia Comillas) is a private university located in Madrid, Spain. It is a Catholic university run by the Society of Jesus. The university ranks as the 5th best among Spain's law schools, in a ranking done by the national newspaper, El Mundo, 4th in best industrial engineering schools and 3rd in best social work schools.

Located at 40.43, -3.71139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Comillas Pontifical University, Educational institutions established in 1890, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in Spain, Jesuit universities and colleges in Spain, Engineering universities and colleges in Spain

Puerta del Sol

The Puerta del Sol (Spanish for "Gate of the Sun") is one of the best known and busiest places in Madrid. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year. The New Year's celebration has been broadcast live on La 1 since December 31, 1962.

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Streets in Madrid, Plazas in Madrid, Clock towers in Spain, Gates in Spain

Sabatini Gardens

The Sabatini Gardens are part of the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain, and were opened to the public by King Juan Carlos I in 1978. They honor the name of Francesco Sabatini (1722–1797), an Italian architect of the 18th century who designed, among other works at the palace, the royal stables of the palace, previously located at this site. In 1933, clearing of the stable buildings was begun, and construction of the gardens begun, which were only completed in the late 1970s.

Located at 40.4202, -3.71394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gardens in Spain, Parks in Madrid, Landscape design history of Spain

Gran Vía (Madrid)

Gran Vía (literally "Great Way") is an ornate and upscale shopping street located in central Madrid. Now, the street is known as the Spanish Broadway, and is one of the streets with more nightlife in Europe. It is known as the street that never sleeps. It leads from Calle de Alcalá, close to Plaza de Cibeles, to Plaza de España.

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Shopping districts and streets, Streets in Madrid

Teatro Real

The Teatro Real (literally Royal Theatre) or simply El Real (as it is known colloquially), is a major opera house located in Madrid, Spain.

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Entertainment venues in Madrid, Opera houses in Spain, Theatres in Spain, Bienes de Interés Cultural

Plaza de España (Madrid)

Plaza de España (or "Spain Square" in English) is a large square, and popular tourist destination, located in central Madrid, Spain, at the western end of the Gran Vía. It features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, and is bordered by two of Madrid's most prominent skyscrapers. Also, the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is a short walk south from the plaza.

Located at 40.4228, -3.71194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Plazas in Madrid

Centro (Madrid)

Centro is the central district of the city of Madrid, Spain. It is approximately 5,23 km² in size. It has a population of 148,714 and a population density of 28434,8/km².

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Districts of Madrid, Central business districts

El Madrid de los Austrias

El Madrid de los Austrias is a name used for the old centre of Madrid, built during the reign of the Habsburg Dynasty, known in Spain as Casa de Austria. The area is located south of the Calle Mayor, in between the Metro stations Sol and Opera.

Located at 40.4156, -3.70722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Madrid, Visitor attractions in Madrid

Quevedo (Madrid Metro)

Quevedo is a station of Line 2 of the Madrid Metro.

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Madrid Metro stations

Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

The Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando (Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando), located on the Calle de Alcalá in the heart of Madrid, currently functions as a museum and gallery. The academy was established by royal decree in 1744. About twenty years later, the enlightened monarch, Charles III purchased a palace in Madrid as the academy's new home. The building had been designed by José Benito de Churriguera for the Goyeneche family.

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Museums in Madrid, Culture in Madrid, Art schools in Spain, Buildings and structures in Madrid, Educational institutions established in the 1740s, Bienes de Interés Cultural, Art museums and galleries in Spain

Glorieta de Bilbao

Glorieta de Bilbao is a star shaped roundabout located in Madrid, Spain; named after the city of Bilbao. The roundabout is famous for being a cross of famous streets: Fuencarral (one of the most famous shopping streets in Madrid), Carranza, Luchana and Sagasta. Glorieta de Bilbao is also between two of the most historical districts of Madrid: Centro (1) and Chamberí (7).

Located at 40.4289, -3.70222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roundabouts and traffic circles, Plazas in Madrid

San Ginés, Madrid

The church of San Ginés, in Madrid, is one of the oldest churches in that city. It is situated on the Calle Arenal. References to it appear in documents dating from the ninth century. Originally built in Mudéjar style (of the structure only the campanile survives), it was rebuilt in 1645.

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Churches in Madrid

Monument to Philip IV of Spain

The Monument to Philip IV or Fountain of Philip IV is a memorial to Philip IV of Spain in the centre of Plaza de Oriente in Madrid, Spain. It was raised at the insistence of Isabella II of Spain in the first half of the 19th century, opening on 17 November 1843, a year before Narciso Pascual y Colomer came up with the square's final layout.

Located at 40.4183, -3.7122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Spain, Buildings and structures in Madrid, Equestrian statues, Philip IV of Spain, Royal monuments, Buildings and structures completed in 1843, Outdoor sculptures in Spain, Statues in Spain, Statues of monarchs

Casa de la Panadería

The Casa de la Panadería is a municipal and cultural building on the north side of the Plaza Mayor in Madrid. It is four stories high, the ground floor comprising porticos and the top floor in the form of an attic, with its sides crowned by angular towers.

Located at 40.4158, -3.7074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Madrid

Liria Palace

The Liria Palace or Palacio de Liria is a Neoclassical palace in Madrid, Spain. Built around 1770 by the Duke of Berwick on designs of Ventura Rodríguez, in the early 19th century it passed to the inheritance of the House of Alba. All but the facades were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. It has since been rebuilt and still remains a private residence, in part due to the persistence of the 18th Duchess of Alba, Duchess Cayetana de Alba.

Located at 40.4277, -3.7124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1770, Palaces in Madrid, Neoclassical palaces

Chocolatería San Ginés

The Chocolatería San Ginés is a café at Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, in central Madrid, in a passageway close to San Ginés church, west of the Puerta del Sol. It has served principally chocolate con churros since 1894. Coffee and cakes are also available. The interior is decorated with mirrors and green wood panels, with green velvet seats and marble tables.

Located at 40.4167, -3.70694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1894 establishments in Spain, Buildings and structures in Madrid

Ecologists in Action

Ecologists in Action (Spanish: Ecologistas en Acción, sometimes Ecologistas en Acción-CODA) is a confederation of over 300 Spanish ecological groups, founded 9 December 1998. Ecologists in Action is aligned with the philosophy of social ecology, which views environmental problems (and many other social problems) as having their origin in an ever more unsustainable and globalized model of production and consumption, a model that must be changed to resolve the ecological crisis.

Located at 40.4221, -3.70735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Non-profit organisations based in Spain, Non-governmental organisations based in Spain, Organizations established in 1998, Environmental organisations based in Spain

Gran Vía (Madrid Metro)

Gran Vía is a station on Lines 1 and 5 of the Madrid Metro located underneath the Gran Vía, in the Centro neighborhood underneath the Red de San Luis plaza. It is located in fare zone A.

Located at 40.42, -3.70167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Madrid Metro stations

Telefónica Building

The Telefónica Building, in Spanish Edificio Telefónica, is a skyscraper in Madrid, Spain. It is situated in Gran Vía 28.

Located at 40.42, -3.70189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Madrid, Office buildings completed in 1929

Café Comercial

The Café Comercial is a café located at the Glorieta de Bilbao in central Madrid, Spain. It is one of the city's oldest cafés, founded 21 March 1887 in the era of the Bourbon Restoration in Spain. It was a center for literary tertulias in the period following the Spanish Civil War. A remnant of Madrid's golden age, it was also one of the first Madrid cafés to employ women among those serving tables.

Located at 40.4286, -3.70206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Restaurants in Spain, Buildings and structures in Madrid, 1887 establishments in Spain

Lhardy

Lhardy is a restaurant located at Madrid in Spain, which was opened in 1839 by Emilio Huguenin Lhardy. It was said to have introduced French haute cuisine to Madrid. It has a deli and takeaway service on the ground floor and a formal restaurant on the second floor. It is considered one of the first and oldest restaurants of Madrid

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Restaurants in Spain