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Viewpoints in Madrid

Madrid rewards those who look up — and out. Within the city, the Faro de Moncloa, the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, and the Monument to Alfonso XII each offer distinct vantage points over the capital's rooftops and parkland. Beyond the urban boundary, the Sierra provides dramatic elevation at Alto de las Guarramillas (Bola del Mundo), La Maliciosa, La Peñota, and Abantos. Historical watchtowers Atalaya de El Vellón and Atalaya de Torrelodones add a sense of depth to the landscape, alongside Cerro de Garabitas, Cerro de los Ángeles, and Almenara.

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