Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid

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The Autonomous University of Madrid, commonly known as simply la Autónoma, is a Spanish public university located in Madrid, Spain. The university was founded in 1968 alongside the Autonomous University of Barcelona, in Barcelona. UAM is widely respected as one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. According to the highly regarded QS World University Rankings 2022, UAM is ranked as the top university in Spain. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°32'42"N, 3°41'48"W

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El Pardo (El Goloso)Madrid Spain

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Autonomous University of Madrid – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace of El Pardo, Golf La Moraleja, Statue of Lázaro Cárdenas, La Vaguada.

4.5 miW
Palace, Francesco Sabatini
Royal Palace of El Pardo, Madrid
115 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of Madrid, the Royal Palace of El Pardo stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of Spain. This regal residence, with its origins dating back to the 16th century, was once a hunting lodge for Charles V.
4.7 miSE
Golf
Golf La Moraleja, Madrid
120 min walk • Golf La Moraleja, located in the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain, stands as a prestigious sanctuary for golf enthusiasts. This exclusive golf course is celebrated for its meticulously manicured greens, strategic layout, and the serene ambiance it provides amidst the...
4.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Lázaro Cárdenas, Madrid
115 min walk • The Statue of Lázaro Cárdenas is an instance of public art in Madrid, Spain. Erected at the Parque Norte, it pays homage to Mexican President Lázaro Cárdenas, noted for welcoming into Mexico thousands of Spanish Republican exiles fleeing the Spanish Civil War and the ensuing Francoist dictatorship.
4.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
La Vaguada, Madrid
117 min walk • La Vaguada is a shopping mall located in Madrid, Spain.
4.8 miW
Cemetery
Mingorrubio Cemetery, Madrid
122 min walk • The Mingorrubio Cemetery, also called the Cemetery of El Pardo, is a municipal cemetery in Madrid, Spain, located in the Mingorrubio neighborhood in the northern district of Fuencarral-El Pardo.
2.7 miSE
40°31'3"N • 3°39'34"W
Golf Park Madrid, Madrid
70 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
3.2 miE
Area
Alcobendas, Madrid
82 min walk • Alcobendas is a municipality located in the Community of Madrid, central Spain. It is located roughly 13 kilometres north of Madrid and 7 kilometres from Barajas International Airport.
4.7 miS
Business center
Cuatro Torres Business Area, Madrid
119 min walk • Área de negocios de Cuatro Torres, Spanish for "Four Towers Business Area", is a business district located in the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid, Spain, on the former Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid.
3.3 miE
Museum
FIBA Hall of Fame, Madrid
84 min walk • The FIBA Hall of Fame, or FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame, honors players, coaches, teams, referees, and administrators who have greatly contributed to international competitive basketball. It was established by FIBA, in 1991.
4.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Soto de Viñuelas, Tres Cantos
116 min walk • Soto de Viñuelas is a meadow-oak forest north of the city of Madrid, south of Tres Cantos and San Agustín del Guadalix, east of the Monte de El Pardo and west of San Sebastián de los Reyes, all municipalities are parts of the Community of Madrid, Spain.
2.7 miSE
Cafeteria
Distrito Telefónica, Madrid
70 min walk • Distrito Telefónica is the headquarters of the Spanish telecom company Telefónica, S.A. in Las Tablas, a neighborhood in the Fuencarral-El Pardo district of Madrid, Spain, accessible from the A-1 "Autovía del Norte" and the M-40 ring road. The complex was known as Distrito C or Distrito de las Comunicaciones until 2011.