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Castles of Valderas

A historic castle that served as a backdrop to part of an elaborate extraterrestrial hoax.

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Museo de Esculturas

An open-air sculpture museum in a park in Alcorcón.

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Gods of Olympus of La Ribota Park

With remarkable nonchalance, this modest park in Alcorcón brings Greek mythology and astronomy together

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‘Birds of the World in the Skies Over Alcorcón’

The most emblematic piece by a Peruvian master of pop art ended up placed in a modest square in Alcorcón.

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Puppet Center

Alcorcón puppet center and school are a must if puppetry is what you care about

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Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Museo del Aire)

The magic of Spanish aviation housed under one roof.

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Móstoles Planets Garden

A model solar system adds a celestial touch to this suburban park.

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