Only strange feeling I had was that I somehow felt like I've always lived there. It helped that Madrid felt so much like my native Seoul. It is strange why I felt that way, but I felt it nonetheless.
The very first site I saw on foot was the Temple of Debod. An Egyptian temple smack in the middle of the city.
Temple of Debod |
The Jardin leading to the Palace was quite lovely...
Jardin and Back of Palacio Real |
We walked without map, without direction in our minds, but somehow, these little plazas found us.
Plaza Oriente |
Of course, recently in terms of the history of Spain. It is still much older than anything I would find around my house.
Catedral de la Almudena |
Madrid Edificio... |
No one would believe this beautiful and huge building is nothing more than a post office. It almost seems a waste, but at least the building exists with some purpose...
I have a feeling that such building would have turned into a historical landmark it were to exist here.
I have a feeling that such building would have turned into a historical landmark it were to exist here.
Post Office |
As old as this clock looks, I believe it was still working in perfect order. Something to be said about the craftsmanship of old aged things...
The clock building near Ritz |
Parque Retiro was very interesting as well. It is a huge park...even with some unsavory characters hidden in the back parts. It has a really large man made lake where many people partook in boating.
Bolsa de Madrid |
It looks something like a indoor garde, but it is actually a train station! Whatever the weather is outside, inside, it is always warm and humid, like a tropical jungle. There is a really quaint little restaurant/coffee shop upstairs that one can relax while drinking cafe solo.
Estacion Atocha |
During the day, there were street performers and plaza was filled with people...mostly tourists of course. There are many outdoor tables where one can enjoy food or a cup of cafe.
Plaza Mayor |
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