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The best day trips from Madrid: Toledo, Segovia and Ávila
Three best day trips from Madrid: Toledo, Segovia and Ávila. How to get there, what to see, and when it pays off to go with a guide.
May 10, 202610 min
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The Trompe-l'œils of Madrid
From Goya's dome to Mingote's painted balconies and Lavapiés' Casa de la Vela: discover Madrid's most famous trompe-l'œil murals and where to find them.
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The 5 Most Famous Corralas in Madrid
Discover the 5 most iconic corralas of Madrid — the historic communal courtyard buildings of La Latina and Lavapiés that defined castizo Madrid life.
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Apollo, Symbol of the Enlightenment and Balance
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The Milicianas of the Spanish Civil War
Who were the milicianas — the women who picked up rifles to defend the Second Spanish Republic — and why did history try so hard to erase them?
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Goya and San Antonio de la Florida
The story behind Goya's masterpiece frescoes at the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida in Madrid — a hidden gem most travelers walk past.
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