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Visiting Madrid and want to get under the skin of the city? Then this is the blog for you. Written by Lonely Planet author Felicity Hughes, The Making of Madrid is brimming with historical titbits to feed your curiosity and filled with insider tips on how to get the best out of a trip to Spain’s capital.

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