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Puerta de AlcaláMadrid Top 17 in Can't Miss Attractions
Madrid Top 17 in Can't Miss Attractions
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Open Open 24 hours
Recommended Sightseeing Time: 0.5-1 hour
Address: Plaza de la Independencia, s/n, 28001 Madrid, Spain
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Al Carla door is Madrid, one of only a few old gate was built in 1788, designed by architect sabatini,, commemorating the "mayor of Madrid''s most prominent" carlos iii. Doors for the neoclassicism style, in the form of a large Roman triumphal arch, was an unprecedented architectural masterpiece in 18 th-century Europe.
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The Puerta de Alcala has been a legendary symbol of Madrid since 1778. The Puerta de Alcala was commissioned by King Charles III to illustrate the modern prestige of the ancient city. You will find it in the Plaza de la Independencia (Independence Square), near the modern city center. Constructed entirely of granite and featuring relief sculpture, the arch has witnessed wars, revolutions, assassinations, as well as less serious events such as concerts and music videos. Another Madrid landmark is the grandiose Cibeles Fountain.
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Al Carla door is Madrid, one of only a few old gate was built in 1788, designed by architect sabatini,, commemorating the "mayor of Madrid''s most prominent" carlos iii. Doors for the neoclassicism style, in the form of a large Roman triumphal arch, was an unprecedented architectural masterpiece in 18 th-century Europe.
The Alcala Gate, built in 1788, is one of the oldest existing gates in Madrid, the Arc de Triomphe style of ancient Rome. There are also Queen-style dolls on the side of the road, very stylish, especially the women with small wings over the crown.
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The Porte Alcalá is in the Independence Square, which is also a bustling market and traffic arteries. I didn’t stop there, just took a picture outside, a bit like the Arc de Triomphe in a city like Paris.
The Gate of Alcala stands on Independence Square. It is a monumental and grand gate. You can walk past it from Gran Via Avenue to Retiro Park and Salamanca. The day and night here are very busy, similar to London Marble Arch, but on a larger scale. There are many coffee shops nearby, you can sit down and admire the charm of Alcala’s gates.