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Plaza de Castilla, Madrid

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The Plaza de Castilla is a great plaza in the north of Madrid, Spain.SituationIt is situated in the north of the city and is bisected by Paseo de la Castellana, one of the main thoroughfares of the capital, almost at its end. It is in the district of Chamartín, and is the hub of the neighborhood of Castilla. Also converge in this place Asturias Avenue and the streets of Agustín de Foxá, Mateo Inurria and Bravo Murillo.The Puerta de Europa Towers are situated at the north end of the Plaza. The Caja Madrid Obelisk is erected directly in the center of the plaza.

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Germaine A

Our hotel was in the neighborhood in February. Very industrial area, not much to do. The only good thing about it is that it's a 10 minute walk from Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. However it is a quiet pl... more »
PaulrSunderland

worth a visit to see buildings and designs that are a bit different!!! Cheap bar right onsite too!! Also 10 minute walk to the Bernabou. more »
NnennaWestAfrica

I booked a hotel down the road.. so I went there on foot. The buildings, yes, and a a few statues.. But nothing really. I had expected more life more »

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