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The Escorial, Madrid, Spain

 
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Distance from city center: 0.4mi
Wazling's pictureby Wazling Sightseeing travel tip
added on the 21st of June, 2009
You should take a look at the Escorial, the seat of the spanish kings, if you are close.

Address:
Calle de Espoz y Mina, 4, 28012, Madrid, Spain

 
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