Puerta de Alcalá

triumphal arch in Madrid

#15 in Madrid / #80 in Spain

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The Puerta de Alcalá is a renowned neoclassical monument located in Madrid, Spain. Erected in 1778 by order of King Charles III, it was designed by the Italian architect Francesco Sabatini. This grand structure served as one of the original five royal gates granting access to the city. Situated in the Plaza de la Independencia, near El Retiro Park, the Puerta de Alcalá is notable for its elegant design featuring three large archways and two smaller rectangular openings.

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