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1. The Valley of the Fallen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Toledo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Segovia

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4. Avila

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5. The Sierra de Guadarrama

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6. Aranjuez

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7. Chinchon

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8. Alcala de Henares

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9. Consuegra

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10. Salamanca

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11. Ribera del Duero

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12. Cordoba

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Madrid is Spain's vibrant capital city, known throughout Europe for its majestic boulevards, manicured parks, and cultural attractions like the Prado Museum.
  • The Prado Museum highlights works by Spanish masters such as Goya and Velázquez.
  • Regional visitors can easily take day trips from Madrid to some of northern Spain's most renowned historic sites.
  • These include Alcalá de Henares, renowned as the former home of Don Quixote author Miguel de Cervantes, and Segovia, home to the splendid castle that inspired Walt Disney's Cinderella Castle.

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