Moncloa-Aravaca
District of Madrid
Madrid - Spain

Francisco Goya

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (30 March 1746 – 16 April 1828) was a Spanish romantic painter and printmaker regarded both as the last of the Old Masters and the first of the moderns. Goya was a court painter to the Spanish Crown, and through his works was both a commentator on and chronicler of his era. The subversive imaginative element in his art, as well as his bold handling of paint, provided a model for the work of later generations of artists, notably Manet, Picasso and Francis Bacon.

Located at 40.4254, -3.7256 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1746 births, 1828 deaths, People from Campo de Belchite, Francisco Goya, Deaf artists, Spanish people of Basque descent, Spanish romantic painters, Spanish Roman Catholics, Spanish printmakers, Royal Order of Spain members, Court painters

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.

Located at 40.4183, -3.71028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1969 in Spain, 1969 in music, Eurovision Song Contest by year

Complutense University of Madrid

The Complutense University of Madrid is a university in Madrid, and one of the oldest universities in the world. In the course of over seven centuries of history, Complutense has made some of the most enduring contributions to Western civilization. Former pupils include renowned philosophers, writers, scientists, historians, military leaders, foreign leaders and international officials.

Located at 40.4492, -3.72806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Complutense University of Madrid, 1499 establishments in Spain, 1293 establishments, Educational institutions established in the 13th century, Educational institutions established in the 15th century, Public universities

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

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

Faro de Moncloa

The Faro de Moncloa is a 100-metre-high transmission tower with an observation deck at the Plaza De Moncloa, Madrid, Spain. It was projected by architect Salvador Pérez Arroyo and built in 1992. The tower has been closed to the public since 2005.

Located at 40.4369, -3.72167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Towers in Spain, Buildings and structures in Madrid, Communication towers

Madrid Arena

Madrid Arena is an indoor arena located in the city of Madrid, at the fairgrounds in the Casa de Campo, just minutes from downtown. Built from the old Rocódromo, the pavilion has been designed by Spanish architects Estudio Cano Lasso who designed this versatile building in 2001 to host sporting events, commercial, cultural and leisure activities. The pavilion was sponsored by the company Telefónica for what was also known by the name of Telefónica Arena.

Located at 40.413, -3.73826 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Basketball venues in Spain, Tennis venues in Spain, Indoor arenas in Spain, Sports venues in Madrid, CB Estudiantes

Operation Galaxia

Operation Galaxia (Spanish Operación Galaxia) was the codename given to the plan which preceded the 23-F attempted coup d'état in Spain. It was named Galaxia, because the officers who took part met in Cafetería Galaxia in Madrid (now, Van Gogh Café), on 11 November 1978. It was meant to take place on 17 November 1978, to stop the Spanish transition to democracy taking place at that time. That date was chosen because the King, Juan Carlos, would be away in South America.

Located at 40.4353, -3.71833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Attempted coups, 1978 in Spain, 20th century 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

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.

Located at 40.4183, -3.71028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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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

Casa de Campo

The Casa de Campo is the largest urban park situated west of central Madrid,. It was formerly a royal hunting estate. Its area is more than 1,700 hectares .

Located at 40.4229, -3.75595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Wards of Madrid, Parks in Madrid

Parque del Oeste

The Parque del Oeste is a park of the city of Madrid situated between the Autovía A-6, the Ciudad Universitaria de Madrid and the district of Moncloa. Before the 20th century, the land that the park currently occupies was the main landfill of the city. The park is the initiative of Alberto Aguilera, the mayor of the city at the beginning of the 20th century, who in 1906 requested the layout of a place for walking and relaxation by landscape artist Celedonio Rodrígáñez.

Located at 40.4283, -3.72417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1906 establishments in Spain, Parks in Madrid

Club de Campo Villa de Madrid

Club de Campo Villa de Madrid is a country club located in Madrid, Spain. The club was formed in 1929, and is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the country. It has a wide array of sports facilities including two championship golf courses, hockey pitches, tennis courts and swimming pools.

Located at 40.452, -3.753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Golf clubs and courses in Spain, Spanish field hockey clubs, Tennis venues in Spain, Sports venues in Madrid, 1929 establishments in Spain

Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid

Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid was a multi-use stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was initially used as the stadium of Atlético de Madrid matches before Vicente Calderón Stadium opened in 1966. The stadium held 35,800 people and was built in 1923.

Located at 40.4475, -3.71615 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Defunct football venues in Spain, Atlético Madrid, Sports venues 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

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

Puente de los Franceses (Madrid)

The Puente de los Franceses (Bridge of the French) railway viaduct is located in Madrid, Spain. Comprising five semi-circular brick skew arches, it was built in the second half of the 19th century to carry the railway line from the north across the River Manzanares.

Located at 40.4337, -3.73586 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bridges in Madrid, Crossings of the River Manzanares, Arch bridges, Skew bridges

Moncloa-Aravaca

Moncloa-Aravaca (also named Moncloa) is one of the 21 districts of the city of Madrid, Spain.

Located at 40.4352, -3.71877 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Madrid

Siege of Cuartel de la Montaña

The Siege of Cuartel de la Montaña was the two-day siege of military barracks which marked the failure of the uprising against the Second Spanish Republic in Madrid, Spain on 18–20 July 1936 at the start of the Spanish Civil War. The bulk of the security forces in Madrid remained loyal to the government and, supported by workers' militias, crushed the uprising.

Located at 40.424, -3.71764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Battles of the Spanish Civil War, Sieges, 1936 in Spain, Conflicts in 1936, Sieges involving Spain

Battle of Ciudad Universitaria

The Battle of Ciudad Universitaria took place around the campus of the Complutense University of Madrid between 15 and 23 November 1936, during the Spanish Civil War.

Located at 40.4439, -3.72611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles of the Spanish Civil War, 1936 in Spain, Conflicts in 1936, Urban warfare, Attacks on schools

Estadio de Vallehermoso

Estadio de Vallehermoso is a multi-use stadium in Madrid, Spain. It is currently used mostly for athletics competitions, including the Meeting de Atletismo Madrid. The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 spectators.

Located at 40.4417, -3.71 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Athletics (track and field) venues in Spain, Sports venues in Madrid

Puerta de Hierro (Madrid)

Puerta de Hierro merely means Iron Gate, In Madrid this is a monument of the second half of the eighteenth century, located in the northwest of the Spanish capital city of Madrid (Spain), in the district of Moncloa near the Monte de El Pardo. It occupies a landscaped traffic island, defined by several branches of the highway A-6 and M-30, an enclave which is difficult to access. It is built in classical baroque style.

Located at 40.4556, -3.74436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Baroque architecture in Spain, Buildings and structures in Madrid, Gates in Spain, Monuments and memorials in Spain

Casa de Velázquez

The Casa de Velázquez is a French school in Spain modelled on the Villa Médicis in Rome, and the :fr:Villa Abd-el-Tif in Algeria. Like the Prix de Rome bursary for residence at the Villa Médicis and the defunct Prix Abd-el-Tif bursary for residence at the Villa Abd-el-Tif, bursaries are awarded. The idea for a similar villa in Spain was raised in 1916 by the composer Charles-Marie Widor who at the time was secretary of the Académie des Beaux-Arts of the Institut de France.

Located at 40.4411, -3.72986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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France–Spain relations, French international schools, Universities in the Community of Madrid