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Madrid is on a roll. Never a city to let the grass grow under its feet, the Spanish capital is experiencing unprecedented change thanks to the efforts of the visionary mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón—a man compared by some, however tongue in cheek, to a pharaoh. In 2005 the mayor launched a new 7-year city program aimed at transforming the capital into a world-class cosmopolitan center, with improved Metro and rail transport and the expansion of new barrios, or districts, especially in the north of the city where a tren ligero (a smaller, streamlined Talgo-shaped tram similar to those successfully operating in Bilbao) is scheduled to be in operation by spring 2007. Though the completion of all this work was originally timed to coincide with Madrid's expected nomination as venue for the 2012 Olympics, the city's disbelief at being beaten for the honor by London was quickly forgotten (maudlin introspection is not part of the feisty Madrileño temperament). In fact, many completion schedules have been brought forward to coincide with the municipal elections of May 2007.
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AttractionsThyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Palacio de Villahermosa
Paseo del Prado, 8 Madrid, Spain Distance: 1.3 mi. (from destination center) Description: Until around 1985, the contents of this museum virtually overflowed the premises of a legendary... Read More
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Restaurante Ramses
4 Plaza de la Independencia
Madrid, Spain Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Gran Vía
Calle Gran Via
28013 Distance: 2.2 mi. (from destination center)
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Freezer, Garage, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, VCR
1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MADRID, SPAIN
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in MADRID, SPAIN
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Blender, CD Player, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Toaster, Utensils
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