Madrid's El Retiro

The lake and the Monument to Alfonso XII in the Parque del Buen Retiro in Madrid, Spain.

The park's Monument to Alfonso XII.

Another photographer capturing the park's beauty.

The lake.

The monument.

Puerta del Alcala in Madrid

The gate was designed by Sabitini to make Madrid appear "less drab" and is near one of the park's entrances.

The gate was inaugurated in 1778 and brought back memories of when I was here in Bucharest, Romania.

More on the gate.

More on the park.

More on the monument.

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Santa María la Real de La Almudena Cathedral

The beyond breathtaking dome of Santa María la Real de La Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, Spain

I love church organs. I love this organ.  It brought me to a complete stand-still.  Love. Love. Love.

The paintings above the Cathedral's Altar.

The Cathedral's ceiling. So colorful!

The Cathedral (looks pretty different from this stunning sunset).

A view of the Palacio Real de Madrid from the Jardines de Sabatini

Jardines de Sabatini

More on the Sabatini Gardens

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Madrid: The Sun Sets and a Night Time Stroll

The sun sets behind Santa María la Real de La Almudena Cathedral in Madrid, Spain

Almudena Cathedral

(And no! This is not the same photo as the first, I just couldn't choose which one I liked better...)

Night envelopes Madrid's Hotel de la Ville

Madrid's Basilica Pontifia de San Miguel

Calle Mayor...I may have spent too much money at this Tea Shop.

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