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83 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Madrid, Spain

Updated June 2, 2023

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History & Culture 8
Archaeology 8
Statues 7
Museums And Collections 7
Ruins 6
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The Rodin portrait correctly identified by Luis Pastor.

Solved: A Case of Mistaken Identity in a Madrid Art Museum

Auguste Rodin takes his rightful place in the portrait gallery, evicting King Leopold II of Belgium.
by Matthew Taub
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There's a Secret Code Hiding on These Madrid Security Bollards

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