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This Spanish capital is the most populous city on the Iberian Peninsula |
Madrid
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$200 |
DJ |
WORLD CAPITALS |
2001-09-26 |
#3923 |
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King Juan Carlos' main home, Zarzuela Palace, lies just outside this capital |
Madrid
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$100 |
J |
WORLD CAPITALS |
2001-07-10 |
#3897 |
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In 1561 King Philip II chose this city as the capital of Spain, perhaps because he was born in the area |
Madrid
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$200 |
J |
WORLD CAPITALS |
1998-02-27 |
#3115 |
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The Plaza Mayor in this Spanish capital was once used for bullfights & public executions |
Madrid
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$200 |
DJ |
WORLD CAPITALS |
1996-05-20 |
#2711 |
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As a Moorish fortress this capital was known as Majrit |
Madrid
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$400 |
DJ |
WORLD CAPITALS |
1993-05-12 |
#2013 |
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Landmarks in this city include the Pardo & the Prado |
Madrid
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$1,000 |
DJ |
WORLD CAPITALS |
1991-02-19 |
#1497 |
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In the 900s, the Moors built a fortress called Majrit on the site of what is now this capital |
Madrid
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$600 |
DJ |
WORLD CAPITALS |
1991-01-03 |
#1464 |
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This city's royal palace was built for Philip V on the site of an ancient Moorish fortress |
Madrid
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$200 |
DJ |
WORLD CAPITALS |
1990-11-14 |
#1428 |