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Madrid Outside The City Center

  • El Prado, (☎91 376 15 00), Originally built in the 15th century as a hunting lodge for Enrique IV, El Prado was also the permanent residence of Franco, who remained there until his death in 1975. On display are Franco's bathroom, private prayer room, and bedroom cabinet where he kept Saint Teresa's silver-encrusted petrified arm, one of his most treasured possessions. The palace also holds a Velázquez painting and Ribera's Techo de los Hombres Ilustres (Ceiling of the Illustrious Men). Moncloa. Take bus #601 from the underground bus station adjacent to Moncloa. €4, students and over 65 €2.30. Open Apr.-Sept M-Sa 10:30am-5:45pm, Su 9:30am-1:30pm; Oct-Mar. M-Sa 10:30am-4:45pm, Su 10am-1:30pm. Mandatory 45min. guided tour in Spanish; last tour leaves 45min. before closing. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has air conditioning.


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