Arab Wall

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Description

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The first wall of Madrid was built during the emirate of Muhammad ben Abd al Rahmman between 850 and 866 and was reinforced in the tenth century by Caliph Abd al Rahmman III. The stones of the wall were made by quarrying limestone and flint, and were ordered around square towers equipped with escarpments, portholes and possibly battlements.

It involved an urban perimeter of about 4 hectares, consisting of the deck and mezzanine, and access is through the doors of the Vega (west), Santa Maria (east) and Sagra ( north). Despite having been declared a National Monument in 1954, it has suffered considerable damage repeatedly.

The most representative remains can be seen in the Emir Mohamed I park, in the vicinity of the Cuesta de la Vega, next to the Royal Palace.

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WHAT'S IN THE AREA?

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Tourist Information(63)

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Last updated:

15/02/2023

Practical information

Tourist info

Address

Cuesta

de la Vega, s/n

28013

Tourist area

Austrias

Telephone

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Fax

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Web

https://bit.ly/3ab9pxk

Email

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Metro

Ópera (L2, L5, R), Puerta del Ángel (L6)

Bus

3, 31, 36, 41, 50, 62, 65, 148, C1, C2, SE712, N16

Cercanías (local train)

Madrid-Príncipe Pío, Madrid-Sol

BiciMAD bike-share scheme

Docking station:

- Calle Segovia, 26

- Calle Segovia, 45

Price

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Times

Emir Mohamed I Park:

Weekend and holidays: 10am - 9pm)

Type

Sights and monuments

IN THE AREA

Real Basílica de San Francisco El Grande

Basilica of San Francisco El Grande

Monumental basilica that stands out for its majestic dome and the decorative paintings of Zurbarán and Goya.

Madrid Río Park

Running along the banks of the River Manzanares, this beautiful park is the perfect place to have a long, laid-back lunch and spend the afternoon strolling, cycling or simply people-watching.

Mercado de la Cebada

Cebada Market

A large market at the heart of La Latina district in Madrid.

Cripta de la Catedral de la Almudena

Crypt of La Almudena Cathedral

Regarded as the largest crypt in Spain, this peaceful resting place for many of the country's most noble families is home to over 400 unique columns.

Feder