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Scientists have linked last week’s European heat wave to human-caused climate change and estimate that climate change was ...
Looking for the best things to do in Madrid, Spain? You’re in the right place! As a travel blogger who lives in Spain a ...
It's a city that rocks into the wee hours, and you'll find excitement after dark. So, here are 20 things to do in Madrid at ...
Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid: This classic hotel near Retiro Park has a spa, outdoor pool, and a bit more of an old-school luxury feel. ... Best Places to Stay in Madrid Spain.
Explore El Retiro Park Emily Hart El Retiro Park , or simply El Retiro, is a sprawling urban oasis, one of Madrid’s most cherished landmarks, just across the street from Palacio del Retiro.
A heat wave covered much of Europe on Monday, with record-hot first day of play at Wimbledon and forest fires in Turkey and ...
The Retiro’s foundations lie in the gardens of a monastery, which served as a royal retreat for King Philip II in the 16th century. When he moved the Spanish court from Toledo to Madrid in 1561 ...
Originally the gardens of a royal palace, the Retiro is now Madrid’s main park, with cafés and exhibition venues as well as the large lake at its centre. Back in the 17th century, it was used ...
In Madrid, a galleon once floated in a reservoir that was part of King Philip IV’s pleasure gardens. Now, the Estanque Grande (large pond), in Retiro Park, is a popular recreation spot for ...
Central: Cultured, diverse Madrid’s grand historic architecture, museums, 350-acre Retiro Park, and culinary options—from humble bars serving regional tapas like croquetas and patatas bravas ...
The bustling capital of Spain is its cultural center. From flamenco to world-famous art galleries and football games, these are the 24 best things to do in Madrid.