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Atlas ObscuraSep 29

Metro Argüelles Mosaic in Madrid, Spain

Madrid’s Metro is more than a way to get around the city. Over the years, the network has continually sought to improve and embellish its stations, turning otherwise functional spaces into unexpected galleries. Among the tiled walls, historic details, and contemporary artworks, passengers can stumble upon small pieces of Madrid’s visual and cultural heritage while waiting for the next train. Th…

Metro station with a mosaic depicting Parque del Oeste.

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  • Argüelles stationTrain stationMetro station with a mosaic depicting Parque del Oeste.
  • Parque del OesteParkBefore the 20th century, the land that the park currently occupies was the main landfill of the city.
  • Teleférico de MadridSightIt is 2,457 metres (8,061 ft) long and links the Parque del Oeste with the Casa de Campo.
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