Puerta de Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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N 40° 25.217 W 003° 41.311
30T E 441590 N 4474633
The Puerta de Alcalá ("Alcalá Gate") is a monument in the Plaza de la Independencia ("Independence Square") in Madrid, Spain.
Waymark Code: WM155T
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 01/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
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This doorway was built in 1778, ordered by King Carlos III. The architect was Francisco Sabatine and the sculptures are from Roberto Michel and Francisco Gutiérrez.

It's commonly known as the doorway of Madrid.

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Type of material of the door: Other

Functional door?: No

Location of this door/way: On public property

Is it accessable only by paid admission": No

Style: Modern

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Puerta de Alcalá Madrid Spain
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