Gatekeepers
A modern symbol of Madrid, the twin leaning K.I.O. Towers loom over the Plaza de Castilla, the heart of Madrid's financial center. Bankrolled by the Kuwaiti Investment Office, the 26-story buildings were erected in 1996 to herald Spain's economic revival.
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Zen Air
The route from Madrid's Barajas International Airport to Barcelona is one of the busiest in the world. The newly designed Terminal 4 earned its architects Antonio Lamela and Richard Rogers the 2006 Stirling Prize. Natural light pours through the domes to soothe hurried travelers.
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Unique Vision
Nineteen architects, 12 floors. The Hotel Puerta América showcases the imaginations of some of the world's most creative designers. Featured in the star-studded lineup is Zaha Hadid, the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize.
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Caliente Noches
Chueca is the chicest neighborhood in Madrid, often compared to Soho in New York City. Ten years ago, it was full of run-down buildings and public bathhouses. Today, it has upscale restaurants, discos, and bars, including one owned by Oscar-nominee Javier Bardem.
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Ole the Right Way
The Hotel Villa Magna is located in the heart of Salamanca, Madrid's most exclusive neighborhood. The pampered or busy traveler is a only a few steps away from designer boutiques on Serrano Street.
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Fresh Passion
Chef Santi Santamaria achieved fame while toiling in a humble restaurant beside a monastery. Now a member of the "troika"—Spain’s top three chefs—he visits the marketplace daily for the freshest ingredients for Santceloni, one of several restaurants he runs.
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Castillo Catalan
The castlelike Palacio Longoria, from a French-influenced design by José Grases Riera, is the only example of Catalan Art Nouveau in Madrid. Today, it is the headquarters of the General Society of Authors.
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