Madrid
History's Greatest Cities
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History Extra podcast explores Europe's most beautiful, intriguing and historically significant cities. Paul Bloomfield is joined by writer Jules Stewart to explore the Spanish capital Madrid. Together we'll roam relics of its foundation by the Arab Emir of Cordova, the so-called Rekonkistre in the 11th century. The city's rise to prominence as the capital of a unified Spain and the turbulent years of the 19th and 20th centuries. Along the way we'll admire some of the magnificent landmarks of this vibrant city along with less well-made spots to enjoy it.
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