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Vasco Núñez de Balboa

The Statue of Vasco Núñez de Balboa is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Located in the Ciudad Universitaria, next to the Museum of the Americas, it consists of a bronze sculpture of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, best known for his exploration across the Isthmus of Panama and the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

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Biblioteca hispánica y biblioteca islámica
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Monumento a la Hispanidad
A la Hispanidad or the Monument to Hispanidad (Spanish: Monumento a la Hispanidad) is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. The sculptural group is an allegory of the "meeting" of two civilizations.
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Faro de Moncloa
Torre de Iluminación y Comunicaciones del Ayuntamiento de Madrid
A 92 m high tower with an observation deck that you can access by elevator. In theory your visit is limited to 30 minutes, but you're likely to want to go down before the time is up.
EUR 4 · Wheelchair accessible
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Museo de América
An excellent museum that many tourists miss. Houses thousands of artifacts from the Americas. The exhibit displays objects from many native cultures from before European conquest to colonial times and beyond. Don't miss the Tesoro (Treasure) de los Químbayas, a collection of gold objects that was given as a gift by the Colombian government. Also of interest is the Tudela Codex, an Aztec law book from the 1500s. Beware: most explanations to the objects on display are in Spanish only.
Tue-Sat 09:30-15:00, Thu 09:30-19:00, Sun and holidays 10:30-18:00; closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 24, 25, 31€3 (adults), €1.50 (concessions), free (seniors/children under 18); free on Su · Wheelchair accessible