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MADRID Information: EL CAMPO DEL MORO - SAN JERONIMO EL REAL |
| El Campo del Moro This park is certainly one of the most beautiful and least known parks in Madrid. There is only one entrance gate, which is reached by walking along most of the Virgen del Puerto until you come upon it. Just step through the gate for a wonderful view of the palace while feeling the pleasant coolness from the trees. The shady paths go through acaias, cedars, hundred-year-old pines, as well as rare species such as Spanish fir and false acacias. The fountains, the flowerbeds and some odd buildings, like the Queen's Chalet. or the Cork House (Casita de Corcho), add charm to the walk, where one of the giant wooden wagons used in building the palace can still be seen. 
San Jeronimo el Real This is one of the oldest religious foundations in Madrid. The building is in the Spanish gothic style. It was a common setting for important political events; the Parliament was held there, also funerals, wedding and royal oaths. It has kept up the tradition of being a place with links to the throne until the present day: Alfonso XIII held his wedding to Eugenia de Battemberg in this parish church, in 1906. In 1975, Juan Carlos I attended mass five days after he was proclaimed King of Spain. 
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Tip: more about Madrid Royal Palace |
| The palace can be reached
from Oriente Square by going back along Bailen Street. The parade
ground stretches in front of the facade of the Almudena Cathedral
but is separated from this by a stone-paved area where some interesting
archaeological finds have been made. The Royal Palace stands on the
site of the original Arab fortress. Much of the structure was kept
intact until the reign of Carlos I, when the first reforms were made.
The fortress had played an important role in the rebellion of the
Communities, which coincided with the moment the emperor arrived.
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