Von der Spree zum Manzanares : mit 55 ps, 3 Objektiven, 1 Frau und 10 Koffern von Berlin nach Madrid; 157 Abbildungen nach Handzeichnungen und Photographischen aufnahmen des Verfassers.
Hermann Krehan
BookThe autonomous community of Madrid occupies the geographical center of Spain. With over three million people, Madrid is the bull's-eye on this mostly dry, rolling high plain that is part of the expansive Meseta Central characterizing much of the province and the country around it. The city's elevation, at 2,100 feet above sea level, makes it the highest European capital and the one with the most startling climatic extremes. The Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains, a great mass of granite rising in the north, is a continuation of the country's central mountain range, the Cordillera Central. Just a
Title |
Madrid & Surroundings Travel Adventures [electronic resource]. |
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Publisher |
: Hunter Publishing, Inc. |
Creation Date |
2013 |
Notes |
Description based upon print version of record. English |
Content |
Preface Introduction How To Use This Book Geography Environment Flora Wildlife Mammals Birds Reptiles & Amphibians Protected Natural Areas (EspaciosProtegidos) Climate Government & Economy The People & Culture History Pre-History Pre-Roman Hispania Roman Hispania Gothic Spain Moorish Spain Moorish Splendor Makes Way fortheChristianReconquest Christian Development The Habsburgs & the AftermathofDiscovery The Golden Age The 18th Century Into the 20th Century The Spanish Civil War The Dictatorship A New Democracy Population & Demographics Foods Wines Major Holidays & FestivalsSpectator Sports Fútbol (Soccer) Bullfighting Flamenco Arts & Architecture Early Influences Travel & Living Information When to Go What to Wear Currency The Best of Spain Ten Sights & Sensations The Great Outdoors Adventures On Land On Water On Snow & Ice In the Air Choice Itineraries One Week Up to a Month Getting Here & Getting Around By Plane By Train By Bus Metro (Subway) Systems Rental Cars Backpacker's Survival Guide Essential Information Passport & Visa Guidelines Customs Pets Money Issues Accommodations Dining Electricity Computers & PeripheralsLaundry Photography Staying in Touch Print & Media Special Concerns The Communidad deMadrid The City of Madrid Getting Here Getting Around Information Sources Sightseeing Adventures on Two Wheels Shopping Adventures on Water Spectator Sports Adventures for the Whole Family Nightlife Places to Stay Places to Eat Surrounding Areas & Daytrips San Lorenzo de El Escorial Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caídos The Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains Aranjuez Additional Reading Spanish Vocabulary DAYS OF THE WEEK MONTHS OF THE YEAR NUMBERS CONVERSATIONTELLING TIME DIRECTIONS ACCOMMODATIONS EATING & DRINKING TRAVEL |
Extent |
1 online resource (312 p.) |
Language |
English |
National Library system number |
997010714387205171 |
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